1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D273 MUD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 103,173 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D273 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 103,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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 July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 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: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
D273 MUD Mileage History
- 27/07/2023174,403 mi
- 05/06/2025102,686 mi-71,717 mi
- 13/06/2025102,696 mi+10 mi
- 27/05/2026103,173 mi+477 mi
- 08/06/2026103,173 mi
Average of roughly -24,852 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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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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