The road tax status for C306 COD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C306 COD?

The MOT for C306 COD is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of C306 COD?

The recorded mileage for C306 COD is 82,971 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C306 COD ULEZ compliant?

No, C306 COD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1985 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C306 COD

C306 COD

1985 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 82,971 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 82,971 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 82,971 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1985
Engine: 2496cc

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C306 COD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
82,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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C306 COD Mileage History

07/09/202282,856 mi
08/09/202282,860 mi+4 mi
13/09/202382,882 mi+22 mi
11/09/202482,956 mi+74 mi
21/08/202582,971 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C306 COD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 04:02

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Land Rover Defender (C306 COD) between September 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 August 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps down and looses pessure (1.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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