1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D265 MTA
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 1986. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D265 MTA Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 04/12/2026
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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No MOT history available
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