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B445 YKJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 YKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 122,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 119,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 118,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 117,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 117,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 116,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 115,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 111,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 109,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 105,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 102,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 97,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 93,163 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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B445 YKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B445 YKJ, 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 B445 YKJ?

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What year was B445 YKJ registered?

B445 YKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B445 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B445 YKJ shows 15 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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