1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C214 EHW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 171,630 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
C214 EHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 171,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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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C214 EHW Mileage History
- 06/07/2023165,638 mi
- 13/07/2023165,683 mi+45 mi
- 29/06/2024168,118 mi+2,435 mi
- 01/07/2024168,147 mi+29 mi
- 12/07/2025171,630 mi+3,483 mi
Average of roughly 2,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C214 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 (C214 EHW) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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