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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Diesel · B808 YKN

B808 YKN

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, diesel). First registered 06/06/1985. Recorded mileage 115,691 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2286cc

B808 YKN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 115,691 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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B808 YKN Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2021107,955 mi
  2. 13/10/2021107,955 mi
  3. 01/03/2024108,389 mi+434 mi
  4. 07/03/2025110,104 mi+1,715 mi
  5. 04/03/2026115,691 mi+5,587 mi

Average of roughly 1,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B808 YKN 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 (B808 YKN) between October 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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