1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D583 STW
1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1986. Recorded mileage 145,819 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2500cc
D583 STW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 145,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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D583 STW Mileage History
- 03/02/2022144,853 mi
- 17/03/2022144,879 mi+26 mi
- 26/07/2023145,413 mi+534 mi
- 09/10/2024145,819 mi+406 mi
- 10/10/2024145,819 mi
Average of roughly 360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D583 STW 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 (D583 STW) between February 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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