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B226 DTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 DTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 56,448 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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B226 DTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B226 DTL, 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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How do I check the history of B226 DTL?

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What year was B226 DTL registered?

B226 DTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B226 DTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B226 DTL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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