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B141 GUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB141 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 146,219 miles

General underside corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,155 miles

oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Fail 8 Jun 2022 146,152 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 20 May 2021 145,941 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 145,937 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 230,254 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 144,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 143,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

vehicle very muddy

Pass 7 Sep 2011 141,988 miles

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

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

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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B141 GUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B141 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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What year was B141 GUX registered?

B141 GUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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