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B695 GCU

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB695 GCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 118,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

chassi legs and underbody heavily undersieled

corrosion o/s/f footwell

Fail 20 Jul 2011 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

chassi legs and underbody heavily undersieled

corrosion o/s/f footwell

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 118,166 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,198 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 116,308 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 116,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front hub swivel leaking oil

Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 110,220 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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B695 GCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc 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 B695 GCU, 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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B695 GCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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