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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D871 BSF

D871 BSF

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/10/1986. Recorded mileage 202,901 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2500cc

D871 BSF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
  • 202,901 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D871 BSF Mileage History

  1. 04/01/2023202,207 mi
  2. 05/01/2023202,207 mi
  3. 11/01/2024202,478 mi+271 mi
  4. 26/01/2024202,507 mi+29 mi
  5. 10/09/2025202,901 mi+394 mi

Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D871 BSF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (D871 BSF) between January 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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