1985 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · B750 PLD
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 174,340 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2300cc
B750 PLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 174,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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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B750 PLD Mileage History
- 16/01/2024171,458 mi
- 28/01/2025171,973 mi+515 mi
- 28/01/2025171,973 mi
- 31/01/2026174,326 mi+2,353 mi
- 25/02/2026174,340 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B750 PLD 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 (B750 PLD) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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