1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C981 BTA

Vehicle Insight Summary

1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 149,946 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 23/01/2027

Tax

No data

Mileage: 149,946
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2495cc

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this Land Rover Defender with plate C981 BTA has undergone 4 MOT inspections since December 2022.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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