1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D151 GDE
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 165,963 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D151 GDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 165,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D151 GDE 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 (D151 GDE) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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.
D151 GDE Mileage History
- 18/02/2022159,778 mi
- 14/02/2023162,774 mi+2,996 mi
- 23/01/2024165,107 mi+2,333 mi
- 28/02/2025165,625 mi+518 mi
- 12/03/2026165,963 mi+338 mi
Average of roughly 1,523 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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