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B218 WOD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,143 mi
Last recorded123,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB218 WOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,153 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,055 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 79,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 69,526 miles

extensive welding and restoration

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B218 WOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B218 WOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B218 WOD registered?

B218 WOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B218 WOD safe to buy?

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