1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B777 BMB
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 30,317 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B777 BMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 30,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B777 BMB 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 (B777 BMB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B777 BMB Mileage History
- 11/10/202324,667 mi
- 29/10/202426,511 mi+1,844 mi
- 01/11/202426,562 mi+51 mi
- 17/10/202530,262 mi+3,700 mi
- 27/10/202530,317 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 2,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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