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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B881 RLP

B881 RLP

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 9,405 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2500cc

B881 RLP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
  • 9,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B881 RLP Mileage History

  1. 19/02/20248,190 mi
  2. 27/02/20248,203 mi+13 mi
  3. 04/02/20258,915 mi+712 mi
  4. 18/02/20258,932 mi+17 mi
  5. 16/02/20269,405 mi+473 mi

Average of roughly 610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B881 RLP 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 (B881 RLP) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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