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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D833 YDO

D833 YDO

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 117,093 km. MOT valid until 30/04/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1986 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
117,093 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2500cc

D833 YDO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
  • 117,093 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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D833 YDO Odometer History

  1. 24/04/2024115,312 km
  2. 02/04/2025116,069 km+757 km
  3. 03/04/2025116,072 km+3 km
  4. 13/04/2026117,088 km+1,016 km
  5. 17/04/2026117,093 km+5 km

Average of roughly 900 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D833 YDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 12:16
MOT Analysis

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 YDO) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 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 (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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: “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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