1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C691 BYP
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 182,830 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2500cc
C691 BYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 182,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C691 BYP Mileage History
- 16/09/2021180,323 mi
- 16/09/2022181,893 mi+1,570 mi
- 16/09/2022181,893 mi
- 20/01/2026182,830 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 577 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C691 BYP 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 (C691 BYP) between September 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 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 (15 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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