1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 561 GUW
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 290,749 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
561 GUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 290,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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561 GUW Mileage History
- 11/02/2022286,605 mi
- 10/02/2023288,465 mi+1,860 mi
- 10/02/2023288,465 mi
- 19/03/2024289,142 mi+677 mi
- 07/04/2025290,749 mi+1,607 mi
Average of roughly 1,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
561 GUW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (561 GUW) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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