1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B445 YKJ
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1985. Recorded mileage 122,413 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B445 YKJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 122,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B445 YKJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B445 YKJ) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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