1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D206 OTU
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 115,259 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,259 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
D206 OTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 115,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D206 OTU Mileage History
- 12/02/2022161,753 mi
- 11/03/2023162,997 mi+1,244 mi
- 11/03/2023162,997 mi
- 16/02/2024165,078 mi+2,081 mi
- 30/01/2026115,259 mi-49,819 mi
Average of roughly -11,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D206 OTU 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 (D206 OTU) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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