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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D878 WPE

D878 WPE

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 48,141 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

D878 WPE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
  • 48,141 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D878 WPE Mileage History

  1. 29/03/202344,285 mi
  2. 29/03/202446,263 mi+1,978 mi
  3. 27/08/202446,279 mi+16 mi
  4. 15/09/202548,139 mi+1,860 mi
  5. 22/09/202548,141 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D878 WPE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (D878 WPE) between March 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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