1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C957 KFM
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 114,474 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C957 KFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 114,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C957 KFM 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 (C957 KFM) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
C957 KFM Mileage History
- 06/11/2021104,354 mi
- 27/10/2022106,730 mi+2,376 mi
- 31/10/2023108,428 mi+1,698 mi
- 04/11/2024111,124 mi+2,696 mi
- 08/11/2025114,474 mi+3,350 mi
Average of roughly 2,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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