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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C124 JCA

C124 JCA

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/10/1985. Recorded mileage 161,566 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/06/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

C124 JCA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2023
  • 161,566 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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C124 JCA Mileage History

  1. 06/06/2023161,566 mi
  2. 06/06/2023161,566 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

C124 JCA 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.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C124 JCA) between June 2023 and June 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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