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B565 WKJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,079 mi
Last recorded80,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,209 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,729 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering wheel slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,379 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B565 WKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B565 WKJ, 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 B565 WKJ registered?

B565 WKJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B565 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B565 WKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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