1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D381 PRH
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1986. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
D381 PRH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D381 PRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D381 PRH) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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.
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