1986 Land Rover 110 Defender 2.5L Diesel · C261 HBA
1986 Land Rover 110 Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 247,226 km. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 110 DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 247,226 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C261 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 247,226 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C261 HBA 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 110 Defender (C261 HBA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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 (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
C261 HBA Odometer History
- 10/10/2023227,616 mi
- 14/10/2024236,688 km
- 23/10/2024236,688 mi
- 20/10/2025247,221 km
- 23/10/2025247,226 km+5 km
Average of roughly 9,625 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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