1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D352 WJH
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/10/1986. Recorded mileage 244,902 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,902 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
D352 WJH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 244,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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D352 WJH Mileage History
- 06/02/2006168,012 mi
- 09/02/2007173,820 mi+5,808 mi
- 28/01/2008181,192 mi+7,372 mi
- 16/02/2009189,012 mi+7,820 mi
- 15/02/2010197,432 mi+8,420 mi
- 14/02/2011205,168 mi+7,736 mi
- 27/01/2012214,269 mi+9,101 mi
- 19/02/2013221,594 mi+7,325 mi
- 26/02/2013221,594 mi
- 26/02/2014230,474 mi+8,880 mi
- 19/03/2014230,476 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2015230,478 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2015230,478 mi
- 11/04/2016230,478 mi
- 18/04/2017237,332 mi+6,854 mi
- 16/04/2018244,186 mi+6,854 mi
- 23/09/2019233,773 mi-10,413 mi
- 19/10/2020234,534 mi+761 mi
- 21/10/2020234,530 mi-4 mi
- 18/11/2021239,450 mi+4,920 mi
- 22/11/2021239,455 mi+5 mi
- 07/12/2022244,902 mi+5,447 mi
Average of roughly 4,568 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D352 WJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D352 WJH) between February 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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