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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1986 · 2.3L Diesel

C653 BYM

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Free vehicle summary for C653 BYM: 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER (Red, Diesel). Mileage: 159,567. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 18/02/2027

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Mileage: 159,567
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1986
Engine: 2286cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C653 BYM), we found 3 MOT results in the period of February 2025 to February 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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