1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D273 MUD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/09/1986. Recorded mileage 102,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,696 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
D273 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 102,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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D273 MUD Mileage History
- 06/06/2023174,350 mi
- 18/07/2023174,395 mi+45 mi
- 27/07/2023174,403 mi+8 mi
- 05/06/2025102,686 mi-71,717 mi
- 13/06/2025102,696 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -35,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D273 MUD 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 (D273 MUD) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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