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B240 GTL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,245 mi
Last recorded141,245 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB240 GTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 141,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,096 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 140,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,563 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 138,535 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 135,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 133,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 133,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 131,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 131,309 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 130,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 130,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 129,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 128,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 128,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 127,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 126,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 126,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 124,897 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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B240 GTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B240 GTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B240 GTL?

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What year was B240 GTL registered?

B240 GTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B240 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B240 GTL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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