1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C710 BST
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1986. Recorded mileage 8,284 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
C710 BST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 8,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C710 BST Mileage History
- 27/04/2022198,837 mi
- 13/04/2023484 mi-198,353 mi
- 04/04/20241,866 mi+1,382 mi
- 27/03/20254,871 mi+3,005 mi
- 30/03/20268,284 mi+3,413 mi
Average of roughly -48,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C710 BST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C710 BST) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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