1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C214 CTR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 58,152 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C214 CTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 58,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C214 CTR Mileage History
- 31/05/202357,537 mi
- 02/01/202557,641 mi+104 mi
- 21/02/202557,642 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202658,152 mi+510 mi
- 16/03/202658,152 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C214 CTR 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 (C214 CTR) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Bodywork (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan near brake pedal mount. (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
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