The road tax status for M485 DCV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M485 DCV?

The MOT for M485 DCV is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M485 DCV?

The recorded mileage for M485 DCV is 160,409 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M485 DCV ULEZ compliant?

No, M485 DCV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M485 DCV

M485 DCV

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1995. Recorded mileage 160,409 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 160,409 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/03/2027

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Mileage: 160,409 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1995
Engine: 2495cc

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M485 DCV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
160,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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M485 DCV Mileage History

13/03/2024150,330 mi
22/03/2024150,340 mi+10 mi
20/03/2025155,344 mi+5,004 mi
01/04/2025155,353 mi+9 mi
24/03/2026160,409 mi+5,056 mi

Average of roughly 4,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M485 DCV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:37

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M485 DCV) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously ”; “Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced ”; “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow ne”.

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