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B924 WTC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

223,101 mi
Last recorded223,101 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 WTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 223,101 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 218,001 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 213,812 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 208,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 205,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 202,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 199,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 195,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 192,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 188,870 miles

Fluid around steering box and power steering pump, no leaks apparent.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 186,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 183,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 179,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 175,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 171,009 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked, other mirrors intact.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 161,086 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front number plate deteriorated, still easily read.

Nearside door mirror cracked, offside & interior mirrors intact.

Original brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 154,862 miles

1) PAS Fluid around box/drop-arm, no visible leak seen. 2) Steering damper bushes worn, 3) Rear chassis surface corrosion.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 154,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

1) PAS Fluid around box/drop-arm, no visible leak seen. 2) Steering damper bushes worn, 3) Rear chassis surface corrosion.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 146,785 miles

Rear half chassis corroded, none excessively.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 134,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 128,475 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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B924 WTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 B924 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 B924 WTC registered?

B924 WTC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1985.

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