1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C29 FYD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 91,911 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C29 FYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2026
- 91,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C29 FYD Mileage History
- 24/03/202390,964 mi
- 12/04/202491,725 mi+761 mi
- 09/04/202591,908 mi+183 mi
- 09/02/202691,911 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 328 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C29 FYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C29 FYD) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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