1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B32 BTM
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 184,763 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B32 BTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 184,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B32 BTM 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 (B32 BTM) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
B32 BTM Mileage History
- 12/01/2022179,837 mi
- 11/01/2023182,288 mi+2,451 mi
- 12/01/2024182,862 mi+574 mi
- 20/12/2024184,748 mi+1,886 mi
- 23/12/2024184,763 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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