1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C131 GWL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/03/1986. Recorded mileage 136,517 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
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C131 GWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 136,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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C131 GWL Mileage History
- 25/10/2021133,475 mi
- 04/12/2022135,752 mi+2,277 mi
- 06/06/2025136,514 mi+762 mi
- 06/06/2025136,517 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 842 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C131 GWL 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 1986 Land Rover Defender (C131 GWL) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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