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B55 WTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

306,195 mi
Last recorded306,195 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 WTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 306,195 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front drag link bush

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear prop seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security off side rear chassis, front bulk head and front and rear out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front swivel joint leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2024 303,955 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front drag link bush

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear prop seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear chassis, front bulk head and front and rear out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 298,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (hockey sticks) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear chassis, front bulk head and front and rear out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 295,326 miles

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

surface rust developing

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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B55 WTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B55 WTA, 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 B55 WTA registered?

B55 WTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1985.

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