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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C991 DUA

C991 DUA

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/12/1985. Recorded mileage 166,077 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

C991 DUA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
  • 166,077 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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C991 DUA Mileage History

  1. 18/08/2022155,681 mi
  2. 07/12/2023158,943 mi+3,262 mi
  3. 23/01/2025161,711 mi+2,768 mi
  4. 23/01/2025161,720 mi+9 mi
  5. 19/01/2026166,077 mi+4,357 mi

Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C991 DUA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (C991 DUA) between August 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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