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1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C21 ECV

C21 ECV

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 147,330 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
147,330 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1985
Engine
2495cc

C21 ECV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2007
  • 147,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

! MOT Status Unknown
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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C21 ECV Mileage History

  1. 19/07/2005141,154 mi
  2. 20/07/2006144,653 mi+3,499 mi
  3. 06/07/2007147,330 mi+2,677 mi

Average of roughly 3,147 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

C21 ECV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C21 ECV) between July 2005 and July 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 July 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.

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