1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C83 BWT
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1985. Recorded mileage 128,029 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,029 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
C83 BWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 128,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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C83 BWT Mileage History
- 02/05/2023125,023 mi
- 10/05/2023125,054 mi+31 mi
- 30/04/2024125,560 mi+506 mi
- 12/06/2025128,029 mi+2,469 mi
- 13/06/2025128,029 mi
Average of roughly 1,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C83 BWT 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 (C83 BWT) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength C”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”.
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