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B736 GCU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

288,316 mi
Last recorded288,316 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB736 GCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 288,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres between 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 288,314 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres between 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 279,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 274,300 miles

Offside Front hub seal weeping

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 274,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross- member (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Front hub seal weeping

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

Pass 13 May 2015 268,382 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 266,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 261,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 252,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 May 2011 243,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 124,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 182,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight movement bin front pan-ard rod bush

Pass 30 May 2008 171,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 159,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 148,667 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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B736 GCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B736 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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B736 GCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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