1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A15 PDL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1986. Recorded mileage 124,669 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
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A15 PDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 124,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A15 PDL Mileage History
- 20/12/2023121,023 mi
- 26/01/2024121,083 mi+60 mi
- 22/01/2025122,971 mi+1,888 mi
- 22/01/2026124,669 mi+1,698 mi
- 04/02/2026124,669 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A15 PDL 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 (A15 PDL) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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