1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D544 RJX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 197,382 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D544 RJX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2024
- 197,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D544 RJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D544 RJX) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D544 RJX Mileage History
- 10/05/2022195,216 mi
- 09/05/2023196,183 mi+967 mi
- 07/05/2024197,382 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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