1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C134 EHW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 185,541 km. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 185,541 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
C134 EHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 185,541 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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C134 EHW Odometer History
- 15/09/2022184,847 km
- 01/08/2025184,866 km+19 km
- 01/08/2025184,866 mi
- 13/08/2026185,532 km
- 18/08/2026185,541 km+9 km
Average of roughly 177 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C134 EHW 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 1986 Land Rover Defender (C134 EHW) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose to brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Steering column universal joint insecure upper from column and lower to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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