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B226 YOS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,423 mi
Last recorded164,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 YOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 164,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 164,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 164,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 163,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 161,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 159,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 155,770 miles

Offside Rear axle end cap has slight oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a-frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 155,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear axle end cap has slight oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a-frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 153,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 153,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 150,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 149,705 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 149,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 148,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 147,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 143,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 141,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 138,941 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 YOS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOS, 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

How do I check the history of B226 YOS?

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What year was B226 YOS registered?

B226 YOS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B226 YOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B226 YOS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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