1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B753 CFL
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/02/1985. Recorded mileage 154,324 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,324 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
B753 CFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 154,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B753 CFL Mileage History
- 01/06/2022152,560 mi
- 24/04/2023152,657 mi+97 mi
- 12/09/2024152,657 mi
- 08/09/2025154,324 mi+1,667 mi
Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B753 CFL 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 (B753 CFL) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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