Yes, C170 CAT is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for C170 CAT?

The MOT for C170 CAT is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of C170 CAT?

The recorded mileage for C170 CAT is 152,872 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C170 CAT ULEZ compliant?

No, C170 CAT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol/gas · C170 CAT

C170 CAT

1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 152,872 miles. MOT valid until 02/10/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 152,872 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL/GAS · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 02/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/01/2027

Mileage: 152,872 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL/GAS
Year: 1985
Engine: 3500cc

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C170 CAT Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
152,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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C170 CAT Mileage History

07/06/2024151,114 mi
07/06/2024151,114 mi
04/10/2025152,872 mi+1,758 mi

Average of roughly 1,327 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

C170 CAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 05:06

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C170 CAT) between June 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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