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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RJI 340

RJI 340

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/01/1985. Recorded mileage 152,607 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

RJI 340 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
  • 152,607 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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RJI 340 Mileage History

  1. 10/02/2024125,081 mi
  2. 16/02/2024125,082 mi+1 mi
  3. 11/02/2025138,103 mi+13,021 mi
  4. 11/02/2025138,103 mi
  5. 02/02/2026152,607 mi+14,504 mi

Average of roughly 13,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RJI 340 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 (RJI 340) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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