1986 Land Rover 3.5L Petrol · C205 XVJ
1986 Land Rover (3.5L, petrol). First registered 10/07/1986. Recorded mileage 26,256 miles. MOT valid until 20/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3528cc
C205 XVJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 26,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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 XVJ Mileage History
- 26/04/200718,662 mi
- 25/04/200819,172 mi+510 mi
- 24/04/200920,260 mi+1,088 mi
- 26/04/201021,713 mi+1,453 mi
- 11/06/201122,818 mi+1,105 mi
- 08/12/201224,069 mi+1,251 mi
- 17/12/201224,069 mi
- 24/06/201524,921 mi+852 mi
- 05/10/202025,120 mi+199 mi
- 29/10/202025,122 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/202225,354 mi+232 mi
- 01/08/202325,541 mi+187 mi
- 02/08/202325,541 mi
- 31/07/202426,002 mi+461 mi
- 12/08/202426,020 mi+18 mi
- 04/06/202626,248 mi+228 mi
- 22/06/202626,256 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
C205 XVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Unknown (C205 XVJ) between April 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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