1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D262 ALB
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/11/1986. Recorded mileage 81,307 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,307 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
D262 ALB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 81,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D262 ALB Mileage History
- 06/04/202277,740 mi
- 28/03/202378,795 mi+1,055 mi
- 28/03/202378,795 mi
- 30/08/202480,600 mi+1,805 mi
- 12/03/202681,307 mi+707 mi
Average of roughly 907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D262 ALB 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 ALB) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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