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D85 GBX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 GBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,476 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,136 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak,

Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak,

Fail 28 Feb 2015 93,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,365 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 87,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 103,712 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 103,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 98,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 91,264 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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D85 GBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D85 GBX, 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 40 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 D85 GBX registered?

D85 GBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D85 GBX safe to buy?

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