1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B143 XVH
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 247,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B143 XVH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 247,543 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B143 XVH Mileage History
- 17/11/2021243,936 mi
- 08/08/2024247,524 mi+3,588 mi
- 12/08/2024247,543 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,319 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B143 XVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B143 XVH) between November 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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