1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C308 CTR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 248,428 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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.
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))”.
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.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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