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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C121 OCH

C121 OCH

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 159,674 miles. MOT status: No results.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
Untaxed (28 Jan 2013)
Recorded Mileage
159,674 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28 Jan 2013
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc
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C121 OCH Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2012
  • 159,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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

C121 OCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 06:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C121 OCH) between July 2006 and June 2012.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

C121 OCH Mileage History

  1. 05/07/2006148,180 mi
  2. 31/07/2007153,881 mi+5,701 mi
  3. 31/07/2007153,881 mi
  4. 08/07/2011154,172 mi+291 mi
  5. 29/06/2012159,674 mi+5,502 mi
  6. 29/06/2012159,674 mi

Average of roughly 1,920 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Status Unknown
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