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B825 FWG

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB825 FWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush convexed wash fitted wrong (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 100,683 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective No change in pedal on start of engine/slow build up (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Possible belt fault (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush convexed wash fitted wrong (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2015 92,042 miles

drop arm ball joint gator deteriated

drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 19 May 2015 92,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

drop arm ball joint gator deteriated

drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,068 miles

o/s and n/s swivel housings slightly leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,182 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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B825 FWG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B825 FWG, 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 B825 FWG registered?

B825 FWG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B825 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B825 FWG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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