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1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C897 SFP

Vehicle Insight Summary

1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 132,760 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/10/2023

Tax

No data

Mileage: 132,760
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1986
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

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

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (C897 SFP) from 1986 show a total of 2 MOT tests between October 2022 and October 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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