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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C917 LAW

C917 LAW

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/11/1985. Recorded mileage 121,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/05/2026

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Mileage: 121,912 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2496cc

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Mileage History

23/04/2024114,148 mi
19/05/2025121,912 mi+7,764 mi

Average of roughly 7,253 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Jun 2026, 02:00

MOT Test History Overview

This 1985 Land Rover Defender (C917 LAW) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2024 to May 2025, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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