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B897 WBX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 WBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,119 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,119 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,110 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 114,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 113,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 111,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,227 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 107,175 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,239 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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B897 WBX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B897 WBX, 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 B897 WBX registered?

B897 WBX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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