1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B261 FTL
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/05/1985. Recorded mileage 212,622 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,622 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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B261 FTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 212,622 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: 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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B261 FTL Mileage History
- 16/12/2022212,245 mi
- 02/05/2023212,303 mi+58 mi
- 25/04/2024212,479 mi+176 mi
- 01/05/2024212,482 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/2025212,622 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B261 FTL 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 (B261 FTL) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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