1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C247 EDV
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 148,562 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C247 EDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 148,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C247 EDV 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 (C247 EDV) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play swivel pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
C247 EDV Mileage History
- 11/05/2023140,886 mi
- 11/05/2023140,886 mi
- 23/05/2024143,533 mi+2,647 mi
- 24/05/2024143,533 mi
- 08/05/2025148,562 mi+5,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (C247 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as C247EDV.
YAMAHA
TZR250
PORSCHE
911
KAWASAKI
GPZ900R
RELIANT
SCIMITAR
PORSCHE
911
FORD
FIESTA
RENAULT
R4
TALBOT
EXPRESS
HONDA
NS125
FORD
ESCORT
NISSAN
BLUEBIRD
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1986 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.