1985 Land Rover Defender 2.8L Diesel · B145 XVH
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 161,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2796cc
B145 XVH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 161,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B145 XVH Mileage History
- 22/03/2022153,617 mi
- 22/03/2023157,038 mi+3,421 mi
- 21/03/2024161,476 mi+4,438 mi
Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B145 XVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B145 XVH) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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