1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D604 FDE
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 154,044 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D604 FDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 154,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D604 FDE 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 (D604 FDE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Fuel system component leaking around pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central by f”.
D604 FDE Mileage History
- 08/08/2024142,502 mi
- 28/07/2025147,719 mi+5,217 mi
- 31/07/2025147,719 mi
- 04/08/2026153,904 mi+6,185 mi
- 13/08/2026154,044 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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