1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B728 GUX
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1985. Recorded mileage 103,949 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B728 GUX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 103,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B728 GUX 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 (B728 GUX) between October 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
B728 GUX Mileage History
- 15/10/2022103,774 mi
- 06/01/2023103,949 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
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