1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B104 GUJ
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 91,146 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
B104 GUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 91,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B104 GUJ Mileage History
- 20/11/202389,975 mi
- 04/01/202489,998 mi+23 mi
- 17/12/202490,663 mi+665 mi
- 23/12/202490,679 mi+16 mi
- 07/01/202691,146 mi+467 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B104 GUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B104 GUJ) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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