The road tax status for C855 HOX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for C855 HOX?

The MOT for C855 HOX is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of C855 HOX?

The recorded mileage for C855 HOX is 104,798 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is C855 HOX ULEZ compliant?

No, C855 HOX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C855 HOX

C855 HOX

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 104,798 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,798 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1986

Engine

2495cc

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C855 HOX Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
104,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)

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C855 HOX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 02:05

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C855 HOX) between March 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”.

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C855 HOX Mileage History

13/03/200678,211 mi
13/03/200779,282 mi+1,071 mi
20/03/200880,214 mi+932 mi
27/03/200880,215 mi+1 mi
18/03/200981,685 mi+1,470 mi
14/05/201083,334 mi+1,649 mi
11/05/201183,681 mi+347 mi
01/05/201284,107 mi+426 mi
03/05/201284,107 mi
14/05/201384,960 mi+853 mi
11/12/201486,041 mi+1,081 mi
11/12/201586,649 mi+608 mi
14/12/201586,649 mi
13/12/201687,382 mi+733 mi
14/12/201687,383 mi+1 mi
12/12/201788,422 mi+1,039 mi
17/12/201889,401 mi+979 mi
17/12/201889,401 mi
16/12/201989,788 mi+387 mi
17/12/201989,788 mi
25/08/202189,795 mi+7 mi
23/08/202291,644 mi+1,849 mi
24/08/202291,644 mi
29/08/202394,926 mi+3,282 mi
30/08/202498,884 mi+3,958 mi
10/09/202498,895 mi+11 mi
08/09/2025101,604 mi+2,709 mi
08/09/2025101,604 mi
07/09/2026104,798 mi+3,194 mi
07/09/2026104,798 mi

Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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