1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C945 LFL
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/11/1985. Recorded mileage 300,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 300,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
C945 LFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 300,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C945 LFL Mileage History
- 09/09/2022291,094 mi
- 01/09/2023294,802 mi+3,708 mi
- 27/08/2024298,490 mi+3,688 mi
- 07/10/2025300,023 mi+1,533 mi
Average of roughly 2,902 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C945 LFL 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 Defender (C945 LFL) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
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