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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C250 DNW

C250 DNW

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/03/1986. Recorded mileage 198,395 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/07/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2496cc

C250 DNW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
  • 198,395 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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C250 DNW Mileage History

  1. 29/07/2022197,819 mi
  2. 31/07/2023198,135 mi+316 mi
  3. 31/07/2023198,135 mi
  4. 26/07/2024198,394 mi+259 mi
  5. 27/07/2024198,395 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C250 DNW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (C250 DNW) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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