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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SIW 2143

SIW 2143

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/01/1985. Recorded mileage 295,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

SIW 2143 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 295,292 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SIW 2143 Mileage History

  1. 11/08/2022288,505 mi
  2. 14/08/2023291,100 mi+2,595 mi
  3. 20/08/2024293,683 mi+2,583 mi
  4. 12/08/2025295,292 mi+1,609 mi
  5. 12/08/2025295,292 mi

Average of roughly 2,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SIW 2143 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 (SIW 2143) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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