1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D262 AAB
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/11/1986. Recorded mileage 189,484 miles. MOT valid until 21/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
D262 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 189,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D262 AAB Mileage History
- 29/07/2022185,525 mi
- 11/08/2023187,036 mi+1,511 mi
- 02/08/2024187,834 mi+798 mi
- 23/08/2025188,677 mi+843 mi
- 18/08/2026189,484 mi+807 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D262 AAB 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 (D262 AAB) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 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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