1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C943 FJO
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 148,506 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C943 FJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 148,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C943 FJO 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 (C943 FJO) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
C943 FJO Mileage History
- 18/05/2024147,601 mi
- 10/05/2025148,036 mi+435 mi
- 15/07/2026148,504 mi+468 mi
- 20/07/2026148,506 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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