1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C917 LAW
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 131,754 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C917 LAW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 131,754 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.
C917 LAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C917 LAW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
C917 LAW Mileage History
- 23/04/2024114,148 mi
- 19/05/2025121,912 mi+7,764 mi
- 18/05/2026131,754 mi+9,842 mi
Average of roughly 8,519 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (C917 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as C917LAW.
BMW
3 SERIES
MOTO GUZZI
V65 LARIO
MASERATI
UNKNOWN
RELIANT
SCIMITAR
VOLKSWAGEN
CAMPER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
KAWASAKI
GPZ900R
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
HONDA
CG125
ROLLS ROYCE
CORNICHE
CITROEN
2CV
SKODA
YETI
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.