1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C73 LBW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 158,363 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,363 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
C73 LBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 158,363 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.
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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C73 LBW Mileage History
- 31/05/2022158,202 mi
- 09/06/2023158,289 mi+87 mi
- 05/09/2023158,303 mi+14 mi
- 21/08/2024158,363 mi+60 mi
- 05/09/2024158,363 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C73 LBW 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 (C73 LBW) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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