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1986 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · D838 WJM

D838 WJM

1986 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 05/12/1986. Recorded mileage 78,531 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
3528cc

D838 WJM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
  • 78,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D838 WJM Mileage History

  1. 16/06/202278,125 mi
  2. 18/07/202278,129 mi+4 mi
  3. 14/07/202378,229 mi+100 mi
  4. 19/07/202478,296 mi+67 mi
  5. 25/07/202578,531 mi+235 mi

Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D838 WJM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (D838 WJM) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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