1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · D246 UAL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 92,131 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D246 UAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 92,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D246 UAL 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 (D246 UAL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle behin”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
D246 UAL Mileage History
- 08/08/202498,378 mi
- 20/08/202489,378 mi-9,000 mi
- 15/09/202590,200 mi+822 mi
- 17/09/202590,200 mi
- 23/09/202692,131 mi+1,931 mi
Average of roughly -2,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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