1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B722 CKG
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1985. Recorded mileage 224,889 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2500cc
B722 CKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 224,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B722 CKG Mileage History
- 04/04/2024217,421 mi
- 12/04/2024217,425 mi+4 mi
- 03/04/2025220,834 mi+3,409 mi
- 08/04/2025220,839 mi+5 mi
- 02/04/2026224,889 mi+4,050 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B722 CKG 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 (B722 CKG) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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