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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C854 KOD

C854 KOD

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 93,767 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2496cc

C854 KOD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
  • 93,767 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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C854 KOD Mileage History

  1. 02/08/202291,554 mi
  2. 25/08/202392,558 mi+1,004 mi
  3. 25/08/202392,558 mi
  4. 05/08/202493,753 mi+1,195 mi
  5. 12/08/202493,767 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 1,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C854 KOD 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 (C854 KOD) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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