1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C28 CBA
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 126,208 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
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C28 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 126,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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C28 CBA Mileage History
- 19/07/2022119,102 mi
- 02/08/2023123,020 mi+3,918 mi
- 08/08/2023123,053 mi+33 mi
- 29/07/2024125,263 mi+2,210 mi
- 23/07/2025126,208 mi+945 mi
Average of roughly 2,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C28 CBA 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 (C28 CBA) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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