1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D353 ANP
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/12/1986. Recorded mileage 126,268 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
D353 ANP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 126,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
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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D353 ANP Mileage History
- 11/10/2005103,682 mi
- 27/10/2005103,820 mi+138 mi
- 25/01/2006104,446 mi+626 mi
- 05/01/2007112,545 mi+8,099 mi
- 03/01/2008122,504 mi+9,959 mi
- 12/01/2008122,534 mi+30 mi
- 03/09/2009131,279 mi+8,745 mi
- 07/09/2009131,286 mi+7 mi
- 03/09/2010136,062 mi+4,776 mi
- 03/09/2010136,067 mi+5 mi
- 03/11/2012110,516 mi-25,551 mi
- 02/11/2013114,213 mi+3,697 mi
- 02/11/2013114,213 mi
- 05/01/2015117,529 mi+3,316 mi
- 05/01/2015117,529 mi
- 23/12/2015119,171 mi+1,642 mi
- 09/12/2016123,650 mi+4,479 mi
- 05/01/2018205,011 mi+81,361 mi
- 20/12/2018208,354 mi+3,343 mi
- 30/12/2019210,414 mi+2,060 mi
- 12/12/2020213,548 mi+3,134 mi
- 05/01/2022214,966 mi+1,418 mi
- 04/01/20239,874 mi-205,092 mi
- 14/03/2024125,846 mi+115,972 mi
- 13/03/2025126,006 mi+160 mi
- 13/03/2026126,268 mi+262 mi
Average of roughly 1,106 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D353 ANP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D353 ANP) between October 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
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