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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C186 NMO

C186 NMO

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 176,283 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

C186 NMO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
  • 176,283 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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C186 NMO Mileage History

  1. 21/06/2023175,171 mi
  2. 18/07/2023175,171 mi
  3. 18/07/2024175,773 mi+602 mi
  4. 01/07/2025176,258 mi+485 mi
  5. 11/07/2025176,283 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C186 NMO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 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 (C186 NMO) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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