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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C974 YFX

C974 YFX

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/01/1986. Recorded mileage 129,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2496cc

C974 YFX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
  • 129,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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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C974 YFX Mileage History

  1. 30/03/2023120,634 mi
  2. 15/03/2024121,246 mi+612 mi
  3. 25/03/2025125,430 mi+4,184 mi
  4. 01/04/2025125,491 mi+61 mi
  5. 31/03/2026129,667 mi+4,176 mi

Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C974 YFX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Aug 2026, 08:00
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 (C974 YFX) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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