1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C918 JGR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1986. Recorded mileage 14,697 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
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C918 JGR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 14,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C918 JGR Mileage History
- 13/05/202212,955 mi
- 12/05/202313,528 mi+573 mi
- 11/05/202414,269 mi+741 mi
- 13/05/202514,697 mi+428 mi
Average of roughly 581 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C918 JGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C918 JGR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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