Official DVLA Record

1986 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · C85 JSJ

C85 JSJ

1986 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 04/04/1986. Recorded mileage 49,510 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
3528cc

C85 JSJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 49,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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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C85 JSJ Mileage History

  1. 23/05/202248,382 mi
  2. 23/05/202248,382 mi
  3. 22/04/202448,456 mi+74 mi
  4. 03/04/202549,505 mi+1,049 mi
  5. 09/04/202549,510 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C85 JSJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C85 JSJ) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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