1985 Land Rover Defender 5.9L Diesel · B871 GTF
1985 Land Rover Defender (5.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1985. Recorded mileage 118,126 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 5.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5900cc
B871 GTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 118,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B871 GTF Mileage History
- 22/11/2022108,994 mi
- 10/02/2024109,040 mi+46 mi
- 13/02/2025113,015 mi+3,975 mi
- 12/02/2026118,126 mi+5,111 mi
- 13/02/2026118,126 mi
Average of roughly 2,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B871 GTF 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 (B871 GTF) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Upper Axle insecure SUPPORT MOUNTING (5.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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