1985 Land Rover Range Rover 3.5L Petrol · C542 CKR
1985 Land Rover Range Rover (3.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 174,916 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C542 CKR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 174,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C542 CKR 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 Range Rover (C542 CKR) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
C542 CKR Mileage History
- 18/05/2022167,589 mi
- 11/04/2023171,382 mi+3,793 mi
- 24/05/2024173,241 mi+1,859 mi
- 17/07/2025174,916 mi+1,675 mi
Average of roughly 2,315 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Classic
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1985 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.