1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C304 FWW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 302,189 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 302,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C304 FWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 302,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C304 FWW 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 (C304 FWW) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Hub oil seal has serious leak onto brak”.
C304 FWW Mileage History
- 26/05/2023299,927 mi
- 08/06/2023299,940 mi+13 mi
- 30/05/2024304,437 mi+4,497 mi
- 05/06/2025302,189 mi-2,248 mi
- 05/06/2025302,189 mi
Average of roughly 1,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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