DVLA verified

MOT valid

1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C996 SAY

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 135,464 miles recorded, this Blue 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER runs on Diesel with a 2496cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 02/12/2026

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 135,464
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2496cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

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

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C996 SAY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2023 to December 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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