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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C275 COD

C275 COD

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 140,077 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

C275 COD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 140,077 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C275 COD Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2023134,885 mi
  2. 23/10/2024137,726 mi+2,841 mi
  3. 28/10/2024137,730 mi+4 mi
  4. 29/10/2025140,068 mi+2,338 mi
  5. 31/10/2025140,077 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 2,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C275 COD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (C275 COD) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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