1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · C891 WKV
1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 213,759 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C891 WKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 213,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C891 WKV 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 (C891 WKV) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
C891 WKV Mileage History
- 27/05/2022213,759 mi
- 01/05/2023213,759 mi
- 28/05/2024213,759 mi
- 30/05/2025213,759 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 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
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