1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C756 GVU
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 197,281 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C756 GVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 197,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C756 GVU 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 (C756 GVU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Steering column universal joint insecure lower uj (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
C756 GVU Mileage History
- 19/04/2023187,154 mi
- 14/05/2024191,831 mi+4,677 mi
- 16/05/2025195,836 mi+4,005 mi
- 18/05/2026197,247 mi+1,411 mi
- 21/05/2026197,281 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 3,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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