1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · C531 JEV
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1986. Recorded mileage 67,707 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C531 JEV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2015
- 67,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C531 JEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C531 JEV) between June 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
C531 JEV Mileage History
- 08/06/200665,726 mi
- 12/06/200765,961 mi+235 mi
- 02/06/200866,250 mi+289 mi
- 15/06/200966,397 mi+147 mi
- 01/06/201066,481 mi+84 mi
- 14/06/201166,651 mi+170 mi
- 18/06/201266,848 mi+197 mi
- 11/06/201367,151 mi+303 mi
- 09/06/201467,654 mi+503 mi
- 15/06/201567,707 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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