1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C187 CTT
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/09/1985. Recorded mileage 119,474 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2494cc
C187 CTT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 119,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C187 CTT Mileage History
- 13/05/2022114,327 mi
- 11/05/2023115,735 mi+1,408 mi
- 09/05/2024117,801 mi+2,066 mi
- 14/05/2025119,474 mi+1,673 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C187 CTT 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 (C187 CTT) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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