1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B134 MGX
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 93,439 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B134 MGX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 93,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B134 MGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B134 MGX) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
B134 MGX Mileage History
- 16/12/2024136,475 mi
- 12/12/202593,439 mi-43,036 mi
Average of roughly -43,559 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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