1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · B896 MKF
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 158,242 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B896 MKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 158,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B896 MKF Mileage History
- 02/04/2022156,690 mi
- 03/04/2023157,200 mi+510 mi
- 09/04/2024157,449 mi+249 mi
- 29/04/2025157,765 mi+316 mi
- 29/08/2026158,242 mi+477 mi
Average of roughly 352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B896 MKF 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 (B896 MKF) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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.
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