1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B169 MUT
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1985. Recorded mileage 69,071 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
B169 MUT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2009
- 69,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B169 MUT Mileage History
- 21/09/200969,071 mi
- 28/09/200969,071 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B169 MUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B169 MUT) between September 2009 and September 2009.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)”.