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B554 WKL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,975 mi
Last recorded153,975 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 WKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 153,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 149,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 146,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 132,919 miles

Chassis and underbody corroded around suspension and body mounting prescribed areas.

Front numberplate slightly damaged.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,019 miles

Chassis and under body corroding.

Front number plate damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2009 126,991 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Chassis and under body corroding.

Front number plate damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 124,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 119,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 116,335 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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B554 WKL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B554 WKL, 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 B554 WKL registered?

B554 WKL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B554 WKL safe to buy?

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