1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C880 XHP
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 122,645 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C880 XHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 122,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C880 XHP Mileage History
- 21/10/2022120,485 mi
- 29/01/2024121,123 mi+638 mi
- 05/03/2025121,830 mi+707 mi
- 04/03/2026122,645 mi+815 mi
Average of roughly 641 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C880 XHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C880 XHP) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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