1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D601 OEJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 97,613 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D601 OEJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 97,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D601 OEJ Mileage History
- 07/11/202297,613 mi
- 07/11/202297,613 mi
- 22/08/202597,613 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D601 OEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D601 OEJ) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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