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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C206 CYV

C206 CYV

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/03/1986. Recorded mileage 116,533 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

C206 CYV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
  • 116,533 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C206 CYV Mileage History

  1. 03/01/2024112,399 mi
  2. 09/01/2025113,595 mi+1,196 mi
  3. 23/01/2025113,610 mi+15 mi
  4. 22/01/2026116,500 mi+2,890 mi
  5. 02/02/2026116,533 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly 1,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C206 CYV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (C206 CYV) between January 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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