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1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C788 FMB

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1985, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 173,398. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 24/11/2025

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 173,398
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1985 Land Rover Defender (C788 FMB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2021 to November 2024, with 4 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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