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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B983 SEL

B983 SEL

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/02/1985. Recorded mileage 178,710 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

B983 SEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
  • 178,710 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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B983 SEL Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2022171,498 mi
  2. 01/09/2022171,504 mi+6 mi
  3. 15/09/2023176,771 mi+5,267 mi
  4. 01/04/2025177,249 mi+478 mi
  5. 14/03/2026178,710 mi+1,461 mi

Average of roughly 2,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B983 SEL 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 (B983 SEL) between August 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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