1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C884 ETA
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1985. Recorded mileage 114,237 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,237 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
C884 ETA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 114,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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C884 ETA Mileage History
- 17/08/2022105,461 mi
- 11/10/2023108,031 mi+2,570 mi
- 08/10/2024111,187 mi+3,156 mi
- 15/10/2025114,237 mi+3,050 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C884 ETA 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 (C884 ETA) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 26 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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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