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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C175 FGG

C175 FGG

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 243,585 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2496cc

C175 FGG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
  • 243,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C175 FGG Mileage History

  1. 03/07/2023243,576 mi
  2. 12/08/2024243,576 mi
  3. 12/08/2024243,576 mi
  4. 16/09/2025243,584 mi+8 mi
  5. 16/09/2025243,585 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C175 FGG 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 (C175 FGG) between July 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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