1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C998 VUY
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 100,603 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
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C998 VUY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 100,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C998 VUY Mileage History
- 05/08/2022100,318 mi
- 21/09/2023100,383 mi+65 mi
- 10/09/2025100,596 mi+213 mi
- 16/09/2025100,603 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C998 VUY 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 (C998 VUY) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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