1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C896 JUS

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2500cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 128,461.

MOT

Valid

Expires 09/12/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 128,461
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1986
Engine: 2500cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Salvage

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C896 JUS), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2022 to December 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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