1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B616 CGP
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1985. Recorded mileage 190,993 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2286cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B616 CGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 190,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B616 CGP Mileage History
- 01/12/2022184,217 mi
- 28/11/2023188,159 mi+3,942 mi
- 21/11/2024189,222 mi+1,063 mi
- 20/11/2025190,991 mi+1,769 mi
- 21/11/2025190,993 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B616 CGP 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 (B616 CGP) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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: “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play upper and lower uj joints under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))”.
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