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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C821 JGL

C821 JGL

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/05/1986. Recorded mileage 123,847 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2500cc

C821 JGL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
  • 123,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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C821 JGL Mileage History

  1. 02/03/2023121,227 mi
  2. 10/03/2023121,257 mi+30 mi
  3. 12/02/2024121,679 mi+422 mi
  4. 13/02/2025122,628 mi+949 mi
  5. 23/02/2026123,847 mi+1,219 mi

Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C821 JGL 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 (C821 JGL) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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