1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C142 ETG
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 141,064 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,064 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
C142 ETG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 141,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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C142 ETG Mileage History
- 27/11/2021124,756 mi
- 19/11/2022131,052 mi+6,296 mi
- 09/12/2023137,308 mi+6,256 mi
- 06/12/2024140,084 mi+2,776 mi
- 06/12/2025141,064 mi+980 mi
Average of roughly 4,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C142 ETG 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 (C142 ETG) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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