1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C163 BEL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/04/1986. Recorded mileage 45,531 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
C163 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 45,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C163 BEL Mileage History
- 30/01/202440,186 mi
- 22/01/202543,941 mi+3,755 mi
- 10/02/202543,943 mi+2 mi
- 19/01/202645,529 mi+1,586 mi
- 30/01/202645,531 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C163 BEL 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 (C163 BEL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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