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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D144 BFH

D144 BFH

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1986. Recorded mileage 203,423 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2401cc

D144 BFH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 203,423 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D144 BFH Mileage History

  1. 31/10/2023196,846 mi
  2. 31/10/2023196,846 mi
  3. 15/10/2024200,932 mi+4,086 mi
  4. 16/10/2024200,932 mi
  5. 13/11/2025203,423 mi+2,491 mi

Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D144 BFH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (D144 BFH) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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