1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C288 OVW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 377,213 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 377,213 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
C288 OVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 377,213 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C288 OVW Odometer History
- 31/01/2022357,419 km
- 30/01/2023366,120 km+8,701 km
- 11/09/2024375,311 mi
- 23/09/2024375,319 km
- 13/09/2025377,213 km+1,894 km
Average of roughly 5,474 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C288 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 (C288 OVW) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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