1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C956 RUT
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 144,602 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2494cc
C956 RUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 144,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C956 RUT Mileage History
- 26/10/2021141,840 mi
- 13/10/2022142,700 mi+860 mi
- 10/10/2023143,394 mi+694 mi
- 02/10/2024144,095 mi+701 mi
- 08/10/2025144,602 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C956 RUT 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 (C956 RUT) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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