1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D948 ELJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1986. Recorded mileage 151,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,791 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
D948 ELJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2023
- 151,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D948 ELJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D948 ELJ) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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