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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GSM 18S

GSM 18S

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 105,589 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2495cc

GSM 18S Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 105,589 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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GSM 18S Mileage History

  1. 18/01/2023102,822 mi
  2. 23/01/2024103,555 mi+733 mi
  3. 05/02/2024103,565 mi+10 mi
  4. 29/01/2025104,616 mi+1,051 mi
  5. 28/01/2026105,589 mi+973 mi

Average of roughly 914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GSM 18S 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 (GSM 18S) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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