1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D403 VYJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/12/1986. Recorded mileage 324,209 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 324,209 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
D403 VYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 324,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D403 VYJ Mileage History
- 26/11/2022318,260 mi
- 17/11/2023320,287 mi+2,027 mi
- 22/11/2024322,846 mi+2,559 mi
- 27/05/2025324,086 mi+1,240 mi
- 22/05/2026324,209 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 1,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D403 VYJ 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 (D403 VYJ) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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