1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C754 JGL
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1985. Recorded mileage 167,437 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2495cc
C754 JGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 167,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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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C754 JGL Mileage History
- 30/11/2022166,459 mi
- 27/11/2023167,208 mi+749 mi
- 13/12/2023167,215 mi+7 mi
- 02/12/2024167,429 mi+214 mi
- 05/12/2024167,437 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C754 JGL 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 (C754 JGL) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust system insecure Front pipe snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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