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B556 SDD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,252 mi
Last recorded157,252 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 SDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 157,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 157,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 157,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 156,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 155,766 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

small chip in screen

Pass 22 May 2017 154,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 154,989 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 153,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 151,734 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 146,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,704 miles

1.hand brake travel on limit 2.n/s door mirror glass damaged 3.slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2010 140,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.hand brake travel on limit 2.n/s door mirror glass damaged 3.slight damage to front windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 134,466 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 134,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 131,605 miles

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

fuel tank support mount corroded

rear prop-shaft u/j worn

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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B556 SDD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B556 SDD, 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 B556 SDD registered?

B556 SDD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B556 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B556 SDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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