1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C308 CTR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 248,428 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
C308 CTR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 248,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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C308 CTR Mileage History
- 28/04/2025245,209 mi
- 28/04/2025245,209 mi
- 28/03/2026248,428 mi+3,219 mi
- 28/03/2026248,428 mi
Average of roughly 3,523 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C308 CTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C308 CTR) between April 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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