1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · B485 NLR
1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17/01/1985. Recorded mileage 139,383 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3528cc
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B485 NLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 139,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B485 NLR Mileage History
- 23/08/202386,126 mi
- 07/09/202386,129 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/2024136,838 mi+50,709 mi
- 27/08/2025139,379 mi+2,541 mi
- 28/08/2025139,383 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 26,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B485 NLR 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 (B485 NLR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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