1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C29 FYD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 91,916 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C29 FYD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 91,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C29 FYD Mileage History
- 06/02/2006116,308 mi
- 14/02/2006116,308 mi
- 13/02/2007118,027 mi+1,719 mi
- 15/02/2007118,027 mi
- 05/02/2008119,504 mi+1,477 mi
- 21/02/2008119,504 mi
- 24/03/202390,964 mi-28,540 mi
- 12/04/202491,725 mi+761 mi
- 09/04/202591,908 mi+183 mi
- 09/02/202691,911 mi+3 mi
- 12/05/202691,913 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/202691,916 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -1,202 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C29 FYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C29 FYD) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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