1986 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · D474 BJB
1986 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 72,623 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3500cc
D474 BJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 72,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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D474 BJB Mileage History
- 26/07/202571,324 mi
- 26/07/202571,324 mi
- 19/08/202672,604 km
- 03/09/202672,623 mi
- 03/09/202672,623 mi
Average of roughly 1,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D474 BJB 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 (D474 BJB) between July 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Side repeater missing N/S & O/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.67% (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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