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B446 WKH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,634 mi
Last recorded67,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB446 WKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 242,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 242,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 239,046 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Sep 2012 236,332 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 225,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 214,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 214,333 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 205,198 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 205,198 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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B446 WKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B446 WKH, 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

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What year was B446 WKH registered?

B446 WKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B446 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B446 WKH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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