1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B893 GCN
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 129,865 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B893 GCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 129,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B893 GCN 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 (B893 GCN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Lighting (5 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
B893 GCN Mileage History
- 10/10/2022123,560 mi
- 05/10/2023125,904 mi+2,344 mi
- 07/10/2024128,842 mi+2,938 mi
- 08/10/2024128,842 mi
- 17/10/2025129,865 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 2,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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