1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D833 EPO
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/12/1986. Recorded mileage 64,692 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,692 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
D833 EPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 64,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D833 EPO Mileage History
- 02/05/202350,941 mi
- 13/05/202455,332 mi+4,391 mi
- 12/05/202560,166 mi+4,834 mi
- 14/05/202580,168 mi+20,002 mi
- 05/05/202664,692 mi-15,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D833 EPO 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 (D833 EPO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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