1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C205 CBX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/03/1986. Recorded mileage 95,947 miles. MOT valid until 18/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
C205 CBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 95,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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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C205 CBX Mileage History
- 07/08/202394,681 mi
- 22/08/202495,311 mi+630 mi
- 22/08/202495,311 mi
- 15/01/202695,943 mi+632 mi
- 19/01/202695,947 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C205 CBX 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 (C205 CBX) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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