1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C275 OVW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 151,940 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C275 OVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 151,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C275 OVW 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 (C275 OVW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C275 OVW Mileage History
- 31/01/2024150,950 mi
- 12/02/2025151,475 mi+525 mi
- 25/02/2025151,491 mi+16 mi
- 26/02/2025151,493 mi+2 mi
- 23/01/2026151,940 mi+447 mi
Average of roughly 500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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