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B905 WKK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,612 mi
Last recorded195,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB905 WKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 195,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 195,612 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 193,564 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank wet

Fail 29 Sep 2017 193,564 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing at same time (1.4.A.2h)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bars (6.1.C.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of front arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank wet

Pass 14 Sep 2016 184,726 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight movement between sector shaft and drop arm

Fail 7 Sep 2016 184,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight movement between sector shaft and drop arm

Pass 25 Sep 2015 183,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 183,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 180,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,455 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,455 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 173,449 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 173,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 173,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 173,305 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 173,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 173,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 172,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 172,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft hardy spicer worn

rear off side chassis hole and rusty

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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B905 WKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B905 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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B905 WKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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