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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C206 KAR

C206 KAR

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/03/1986. Recorded mileage 255,405 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

C206 KAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
  • 255,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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C206 KAR Mileage History

  1. 27/08/2024254,806 mi
  2. 04/10/2024254,818 mi+12 mi
  3. 04/10/2024254,818 mi
  4. 17/09/2025255,401 mi+583 mi
  5. 25/09/2025255,405 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C206 KAR 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 KAR) between August 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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