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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C131 EHY

C131 EHY

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 215,181 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2496cc

C131 EHY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 215,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C131 EHY Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2023211,966 mi
  2. 05/06/2023212,061 mi+95 mi
  3. 17/05/2024213,447 mi+1,386 mi
  4. 04/06/2025215,127 mi+1,680 mi
  5. 16/06/2025215,181 mi+54 mi

Average of roughly 1,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C131 EHY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1986 Land Rover Defender (C131 EHY) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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