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1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C985 VDF

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Free vehicle summary for C985 VDF: 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER (Beige, Diesel). Mileage: 146,821. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Expired

Expires 29/02/2024

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Mileage: 146,821
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1986
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

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

Locked

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Full MOT History

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

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1986, this Land Rover Defender with plate C985 VDF has undergone 1 MOT inspection since March 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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