1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C726 FAH
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 39,614 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C726 FAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 39,614 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.
C726 FAH 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 (C726 FAH) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C726 FAH Mileage History
- 06/02/202438,222 mi
- 08/02/202438,228 mi+6 mi
- 19/02/202538,827 mi+599 mi
- 20/02/202538,833 mi+6 mi
- 16/02/202639,614 mi+781 mi
Average of roughly 686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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