1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D726 NKY
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1986. Recorded mileage 104,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,693 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D726 NKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 104,693 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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D726 NKY Mileage History
- 24/05/202398,788 mi
- 30/05/20249,928 mi-88,860 mi
- 25/06/202499,928 mi+90,000 mi
- 23/06/2025104,586 mi+4,658 mi
- 23/07/2025104,693 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 2,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D726 NKY 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 (D726 NKY) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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