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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A1 FRK

A1 FRK

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1985. Recorded mileage 67,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2496cc

A1 FRK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
  • 67,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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A1 FRK Mileage History

  1. 27/02/202357,423 mi
  2. 09/03/202357,425 mi+2 mi
  3. 08/03/202459,876 mi+2,451 mi
  4. 27/02/202567,400 mi+7,524 mi
  5. 05/03/202567,589 mi+189 mi

Average of roughly 5,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A1 FRK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (A1 FRK) between February 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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