1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C156 ETG
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/08/1985. Recorded mileage 161,794 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,794 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
C156 ETG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 161,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C156 ETG Mileage History
- 30/07/2022161,010 mi
- 02/08/2023161,593 mi+583 mi
- 24/07/2024161,777 mi+184 mi
- 07/08/2025161,794 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C156 ETG 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 (C156 ETG) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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