1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · B897 CNO
1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 26/03/1985. Recorded mileage 48,625 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3528cc
B897 CNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 48,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B897 CNO Mileage History
- 18/09/202345,308 mi
- 10/09/202446,628 mi+1,320 mi
- 11/09/202547,646 mi+1,018 mi
- 12/09/202547,646 mi
- 10/09/202648,625 mi+979 mi
Average of roughly 1,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B897 CNO 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 (B897 CNO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and canvas showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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