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1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

B897 DMA

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1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 158,698 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

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Mileage: 158,698
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

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MOT Roadworthiness Score: Good.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B897 DMA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2023 to January 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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