1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C117 LJS
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 1986. Recorded mileage 28,666 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C117 LJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 28,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C117 LJS MOT History
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 (C117 LJS) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
C117 LJS Mileage History
- 22/04/202221,399 mi
- 16/05/202323,131 mi+1,732 mi
- 25/04/202424,520 mi+1,389 mi
- 28/05/202526,231 mi+1,711 mi
- 09/07/202628,666 mi+2,435 mi
Average of roughly 1,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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