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1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C497 HOK

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Free vehicle summary for C497 HOK: 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER (Blue, Diesel). Mileage: 182,188. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Expired
Expires 26/06/2023
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

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60
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C497 HOK), we found 1 MOT result in the period of June 2022 to June 2022.

With 1 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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