1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B303 MKP
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1985. Recorded mileage 109,060 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,060 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
B303 MKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 109,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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B303 MKP Mileage History
- 14/01/2022108,570 mi
- 07/03/2023108,840 mi+270 mi
- 26/04/2023108,848 mi+8 mi
- 09/05/2024109,054 mi+206 mi
- 24/05/2024109,060 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B303 MKP 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 (B303 MKP) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
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