1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C898 BEL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 May 1986. Recorded mileage 117,526 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C898 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 117,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C898 BEL 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 (C898 BEL) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected not much turn on left hand turn (2.1.3 (f) (ii)”; “Fuel system component leaking on fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
C898 BEL Mileage History
- 21/06/2022115,718 mi
- 05/07/2023117,464 mi+1,746 mi
- 07/12/2023117,491 mi+27 mi
- 02/04/2026117,524 mi+33 mi
- 08/04/2026117,526 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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