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B22 JWB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 JWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,789 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,084 miles

mild corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,543 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout Vehicle Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 90,602 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front and Offside Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 84,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis leg behind out ridge (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front chassis leg behind out ridge (6.1.A.1)

both front swivel pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on chassis in to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper swivel pin (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis leg behind out ridge (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front chassis leg behind out ridge (6.1.A.1)

both front swivel pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all 4 tyres cracking / perashed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,160 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion on chassis and nearside front out-rigger

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear propshaft securing bolts loose

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,847 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 64,840 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,481 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 56,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,834 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,641 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B22 JWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B22 JWB, 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 B22 JWB registered?

B22 JWB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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