CarVerify

Free Car Check

B529 WAG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,804 mi
Last recorded179,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB529 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 179,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 173,539 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 168,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 168,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 167,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 165,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,436 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 161,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 153,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 149,336 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 149,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 146,088 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 146,088 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 143,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 139,683 miles

all steel brake pipes rusty advise attention.

slight leak from o/s front hub/swivel seal.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 136,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 133,764 miles

front & rear diff pinion seals leaking.

slight freeplay in o/s rear wheel bearing.

slight wear in o/s track rod end.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 129,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 127,330 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 127,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B529 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B529 WAG, 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 B529 WAG?

You can check the full history of B529 WAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B529 WAG registered?

B529 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B529 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B529 WAG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B529 WAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B529 WAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.