1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C781 JGL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 176,924 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
C781 JGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 176,924 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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C781 JGL Mileage History
- 07/10/2021154,222 mi
- 07/10/2021154,222 mi
- 07/10/2022163,535 mi+9,313 mi
- 20/10/2023176,884 mi+13,349 mi
- 12/12/2023176,924 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 10,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C781 JGL 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 (C781 JGL) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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