1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C710 VUY
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 191,146 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
C710 VUY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 191,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C710 VUY Mileage History
- 12/05/2006138,139 km
- 09/05/2007140,654 mi
- 11/05/2007140,657 mi+3 mi
- 14/05/2008144,948 mi+4,291 mi
- 21/05/2009146,570 mi+1,622 mi
- 22/05/2009146,570 mi
- 19/08/2010146,814 mi+244 mi
- 23/08/2010146,824 mi+10 mi
- 14/09/2011147,859 mi+1,035 mi
- 12/09/2012148,059 mi+200 mi
- 16/09/2013148,357 mi+298 mi
- 08/10/2014148,847 mi+490 mi
- 09/11/2015149,063 mi+216 mi
- 26/08/2016149,076 mi+13 mi
- 30/08/2016149,096 mi+20 mi
- 22/08/2017188,436 mi+39,340 mi
- 04/09/2018199,002 mi+10,566 mi
- 12/03/2020190,308 mi-8,694 mi
- 10/02/2022191,074 mi+766 mi
- 30/08/2023191,146 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 3,064 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C710 VUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C710 VUY) between May 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 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: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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