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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B801 BMK

B801 BMK

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 60,756 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

B801 BMK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
  • 60,756 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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B801 BMK Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202259,654 mi
  2. 07/12/202259,654 mi
  3. 08/12/202259,657 mi+3 mi
  4. 20/10/202360,670 mi+1,013 mi
  5. 05/11/202460,756 mi+86 mi

Average of roughly 576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B801 BMK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (B801 BMK) between December 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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