1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C325 ADE
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/08/1985. Recorded mileage 158,019 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2496cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
C325 ADE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 158,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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C325 ADE Mileage History
- 08/11/2022156,865 mi
- 15/05/2025158,018 mi+1,153 mi
- 21/05/2025158,019 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 456 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C325 ADE MOT History
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 (C325 ADE) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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