Official DVLA Record

1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C890 BBX

C890 BBX

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 87,530 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
87,530 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

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C890 BBX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2024
  • 87,530 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C890 BBX Mileage History

  1. 04/12/202186,685 mi
  2. 23/09/202387,168 mi+483 mi
  3. 23/09/202387,168 mi
  4. 14/09/202487,530 mi+362 mi
  5. 14/09/202487,530 mi

Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C890 BBX 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 (C890 BBX) between December 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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