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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C258 SRY

C258 SRY

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1986. Recorded mileage 78,085 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

C258 SRY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
  • 78,085 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C258 SRY Mileage History

  1. 30/11/202377,992 mi
  2. 11/12/202478,026 mi+34 mi
  3. 11/12/202478,040 mi+14 mi
  4. 21/01/202678,085 mi+45 mi
  5. 21/01/202678,085 mi

Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C258 SRY 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 (C258 SRY) between November 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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