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B257 WYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,176 mi
Last recorded44,176 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB257 WYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 42,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,077 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 40,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 40,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,806 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 31,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 27,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 24,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,313 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,056 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B257 WYG 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 82.6%.

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 B257 WYG, 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 B257 WYG registered?

B257 WYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B257 WYG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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