1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C881 JCP
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 108,707 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C881 JCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 108,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C881 JCP 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 (C881 JCP) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 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 (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
C881 JCP Mileage History
- 09/12/2021108,707 mi
- 07/12/2022108,707 mi
- 08/12/2023108,707 mi
- 13/12/2023108,707 mi
- 11/12/2024108,707 mi
Average of roughly 0 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: 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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