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B892 WTC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,155 mi
Last recorded198,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 WTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 198,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 195,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 192,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 192,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 189,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 187,158 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 184,696 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 184,696 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 182,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 178,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 176,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 175,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 168,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 162,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 157,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,404 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 138,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 138,121 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 130,483 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 130,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007
Pass 21 Dec 2006 117,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 106,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 106,788 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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B892 WTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B892 WTC, 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 B892 WTC registered?

B892 WTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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