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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D531 EKS

D531 EKS

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 2,142 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2494cc

D531 EKS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 2,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D531 EKS Mileage History

  1. 14/07/2023100,006 mi
  2. 24/07/2023100,006 mi
  3. 17/07/20241,109 mi-98,897 mi
  4. 09/07/20252,131 mi+1,022 mi
  5. 15/07/20252,142 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly -48,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

D531 EKS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (D531 EKS) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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