1986 Land Rover Defender 3.0L Diesel · D148 JBA
1986 Land Rover Defender (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 183,965 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3000cc
D148 JBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 183,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D148 JBA Mileage History
- 19/02/2024174,880 mi
- 27/02/2025180,064 mi+5,184 mi
- 27/02/2025180,064 mi
- 26/02/2026183,965 mi+3,901 mi
- 26/02/2026183,965 mi
Average of roughly 4,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D148 JBA 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 (D148 JBA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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