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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C983 SNR

C983 SNR

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/09/1985. Recorded mileage 142,067 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

C983 SNR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
  • 142,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C983 SNR Mileage History

  1. 16/02/2024130,763 mi
  2. 05/11/2024133,413 mi+2,650 mi
  3. 06/11/2024133,413 mi
  4. 25/11/2025142,065 mi+8,652 mi
  5. 27/11/2025142,067 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C983 SNR MOT History

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

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C983 SNR) between February 2024 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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