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B134 GUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,622 mi
Last recorded225,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB134 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 225,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 225,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coolant cap missing

Pass 19 Jan 2024 222,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 222,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 221,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 220,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 232,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 219,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 218,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 217,333 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 217,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 215,854 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine, gearbox and front axle ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 215,843 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported all pipes under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint insecure intermediate shaft to column bolt (2.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine, gearbox and front axle ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 215,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 215,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 214,395 miles

both rear chassis rails starting to rust

Pass 24 Aug 2013 213,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 211,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 207,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 193,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 185,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 185,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 174,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 167,896 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 158,708 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B134 GUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B134 GUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B134 GUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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