LAND ROVER DEFENDER1985 · 2.5L Diesel

C181 JMA

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2495cc engine showing 115,660 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 14/12/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 115,660
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1985 Land Rover Defender (C181 JMA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2023 to December 2025, with 4 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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