1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B465 FAV
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/05/1985. Recorded mileage 180,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,543 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
B465 FAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 180,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B465 FAV Mileage History
- 13/01/2022172,501 mi
- 03/03/2023177,682 mi+5,181 mi
- 13/03/2024179,780 mi+2,098 mi
- 02/05/2025180,543 mi+763 mi
Average of roughly 2,438 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B465 FAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (B465 FAV) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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