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B47 GTN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB47 GTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 137,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 137,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 137,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 137,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 136,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 136,381 miles

no hazard tell-tale

Fail 26 May 2020 136,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

no hazard tell-tale

Pass 21 Sep 2018 136,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 136,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 134,727 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 132,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 129,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,014 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis generly very weak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 122,532 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 122,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,558 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 22 Jun 2005 120,907 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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B47 GTN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B47 GTN, 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

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What year was B47 GTN registered?

B47 GTN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B47 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B47 GTN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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