DVLA verified

MOT valid

1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

B885 GCN

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1985, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 157,380. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 17/09/2026

Tax

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Mileage: 157,380
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (B885 GCN) from 1985 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2022 and September 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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