1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C866 AFX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/03/1986. Recorded mileage 64,261 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,261 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
C866 AFX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 64,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C866 AFX Mileage History
- 25/07/202362,981 mi
- 17/11/202564,251 mi+1,270 mi
- 19/12/202564,261 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 532 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C866 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C866 AFX) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake cable damaged broken at lever (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”.
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