1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D948 GCD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1986. Recorded mileage 117,567 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2494cc
D948 GCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 117,567 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: Good
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D948 GCD Mileage History
- 16/03/2023113,759 mi
- 01/03/2024114,582 mi+823 mi
- 24/02/2025116,306 mi+1,724 mi
- 24/02/2026117,544 mi+1,238 mi
- 06/03/2026117,567 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D948 GCD MOT History
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 (D948 GCD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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