1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D22 LAR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2010. Recorded mileage 162,416 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,416 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
D22 LAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 162,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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D22 LAR Mileage History
- 03/05/2022151,572 mi
- 19/10/2023154,647 mi+3,075 mi
- 16/10/2024159,526 mi+4,879 mi
- 10/02/2026162,416 mi+2,890 mi
Average of roughly 2,872 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D22 LAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D22 LAR) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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