1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C723 KAM
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 98,450 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C723 KAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 98,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C723 KAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C723 KAM) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C723 KAM Mileage History
- 11/05/202397,185 mi
- 07/05/202497,765 mi+580 mi
- 08/05/202497,772 mi+7 mi
- 13/05/202598,450 mi+678 mi
- 13/05/202598,450 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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