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1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D268 MYD

D268 MYD

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/11/1986. Recorded mileage 69,516 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1986 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 07/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,516 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1986
Engine
2494cc

D268 MYD Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
  • 69,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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D268 MYD Mileage History

  1. 06/04/200660,348 mi
  2. 01/05/200761,037 mi+689 mi
  3. 06/05/200862,099 mi+1,062 mi
  4. 06/05/200862,103 mi+4 mi
  5. 14/05/200962,862 mi+759 mi
  6. 02/06/201063,694 mi+832 mi
  7. 03/06/201164,483 mi+789 mi
  8. 11/06/201265,284 mi+801 mi
  9. 15/06/201265,284 mi
  10. 11/06/201366,488 mi+1,204 mi
  11. 06/06/201467,278 mi+790 mi
  12. 08/06/201567,968 mi+690 mi
  13. 11/06/201568,012 mi+44 mi
  14. 14/06/201668,783 mi+771 mi
  15. 15/05/201768,978 mi+195 mi
  16. 22/05/201769,024 mi+46 mi
  17. 24/07/201869,226 mi+202 mi
  18. 24/10/201969,302 mi+76 mi
  19. 16/02/202169,343 mi+41 mi
  20. 14/05/202569,444 mi+101 mi
  21. 15/05/202569,444 mi
  22. 09/06/202669,516 mi+72 mi
  23. 09/06/202669,516 mi

Average of roughly 454 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

D268 MYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 13:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D268 MYD) between April 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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