1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A9 OFH
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 69,851 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A9 OFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 69,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A9 OFH Mileage History
- 23/06/202359,242 mi
- 25/07/202359,281 mi+39 mi
- 24/07/202460,380 mi+1,099 mi
- 24/07/202460,380 mi
- 13/06/202669,851 mi+9,471 mi
Average of roughly 3,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A9 OFH MOT History
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 (A9 OFH) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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