1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C830 CTP
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 61,009 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
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C830 CTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 61,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C830 CTP Mileage History
- 22/12/202259,671 mi
- 21/12/202360,134 mi+463 mi
- 03/01/202560,682 mi+548 mi
- 06/01/202560,692 mi+10 mi
- 16/01/202661,009 mi+317 mi
Average of roughly 436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C830 CTP 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 (C830 CTP) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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