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JWF 400

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWF 400
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 263,514 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal and hub seal leaking slightly.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 261,074 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 258,768 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 252,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 247,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 243,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 238,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 235,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 234,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 230,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 225,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 220,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 217,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 212,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 208,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 203,534 miles

all road springs corroded.

sighns of corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2009 198,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 193,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 186,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 176,923 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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JWF 400 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWF 400, 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 JWF 400 registered?

JWF 400 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JWF 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWF 400 shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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