1985 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · DSK 454
1985 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 85,848 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DSK 454 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 85,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DSK 454 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 (DSK 454) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
DSK 454 Mileage History
- 20/07/202385,707 mi
- 25/07/202385,707 mi
- 14/05/202685,845 mi+138 mi
- 18/05/202685,848 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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