1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D717 SKF
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/10/1986. Recorded mileage 153,187 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
D717 SKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 153,187 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: Below 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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D717 SKF Mileage History
- 19/12/2022150,732 mi
- 06/02/2024152,326 mi+1,594 mi
- 08/02/2024152,334 mi+8 mi
- 30/01/2025153,176 mi+842 mi
- 12/02/2025153,187 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D717 SKF 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 (D717 SKF) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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