1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C693 NCX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 181,426 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C693 NCX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 181,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C693 NCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C693 NCX) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
C693 NCX Mileage History
- 18/02/2006148,246 mi
- 26/02/2007152,255 mi+4,009 mi
- 12/02/2008154,932 mi+2,677 mi
- 22/02/2008154,392 mi-540 mi
- 26/09/2009162,541 mi+8,149 mi
- 26/09/2009162,541 mi
- 25/09/2010168,248 mi+5,707 mi
- 25/09/2010168,248 mi
- 07/10/2011173,075 mi+4,827 mi
- 30/10/2012176,208 mi+3,133 mi
- 24/11/2012176,208 mi
- 17/01/2014177,289 mi+1,081 mi
- 18/01/2014177,289 mi
- 01/04/2015178,743 mi+1,454 mi
- 30/03/2016180,156 mi+1,413 mi
- 30/03/2017180,707 mi+551 mi
- 19/03/2018180,792 mi+85 mi
- 03/05/2019181,120 mi+328 mi
- 20/03/2024181,194 mi+74 mi
- 13/03/2025181,325 mi+131 mi
- 12/03/2026181,426 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 1,654 miles per year across 21 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: 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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