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B604 WKK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB604 WKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,393 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

surface rust to all underbody parts.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,379 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,379 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,297 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR PROP SHAFT EXCESS WORN.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,297 miles

REAR PROP SHAFT EXCESS WORN.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

FRONT/REAR PROP SHAFT U/J WORN

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

FRONT/REAR PROP SHAFT U/J WORN

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,053 miles

EXCESS OIL LEAK.

FRONT / REAR PROP U/J WORN.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,054 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,781 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 65,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,822 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B604 WKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B604 WKK, 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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B604 WKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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