1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C85 JKH
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 52,756 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
C85 JKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 52,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C85 JKH Mileage History
- 08/04/202246,612 mi
- 18/04/202347,416 mi+804 mi
- 09/08/202450,582 mi+3,166 mi
- 12/08/202450,598 mi+16 mi
- 13/08/202552,756 mi+2,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C85 JKH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C85 JKH) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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