1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C215 EHW
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 140,710 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C215 EHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 140,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C215 EHW Mileage History
- 17/02/2022134,449 mi
- 27/02/2023137,433 mi+2,984 mi
- 20/06/2024140,131 mi+2,698 mi
- 10/07/2025140,710 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C215 EHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C215 EHW) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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