1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D681 OEJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 120,837 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D681 OEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 120,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D681 OEJ Mileage History
- 02/04/2022117,635 mi
- 02/06/2023119,413 mi+1,778 mi
- 03/09/2024120,044 mi+631 mi
- 02/02/2026120,837 mi+793 mi
- 02/02/2026120,837 mi
Average of roughly 834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D681 OEJ 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 (D681 OEJ) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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