1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B246 CYA
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/07/1985. Recorded mileage 152,211 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,211 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
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B246 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 152,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below 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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B246 CYA Mileage History
- 05/09/2024150,769 mi
- 19/12/2024150,775 mi+6 mi
- 19/12/2024150,775 mi
- 02/12/2025152,211 mi+1,436 mi
- 02/12/2025152,211 mi
Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B246 CYA MOT History
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 (B246 CYA) between September 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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