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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1985 · 2.5L Diesel

OFF 481

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2500cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 189,844.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 189,844
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2500cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 17, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (OFF 481), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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