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B21 FWA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

298,570 mi
Last recorded298,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 FWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 298,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 297,047 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 297,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 292,718 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 285,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 279,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 271,569 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 263,722 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 259,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 259,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 255,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 253,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 247,749 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn but effective

Fail 17 Oct 2016 247,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately caliper link pipe very close to swivel flange on right hand lock (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn but effective

Pass 1 Oct 2015 241,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 230,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 218,908 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 213,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 210,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 205,081 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 205,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 200,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal (NOT getting onto brake at time of test)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 200,287 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from nearside rear axle oil seal (NOT getting onto brake at time of test)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 196,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 193,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 189,611 miles

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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B21 FWA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B21 FWA, 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.

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What year was B21 FWA registered?

B21 FWA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B21 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 FWA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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