1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D414 UUX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 212,962 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D414 UUX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2024
- 212,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D414 UUX Mileage History
- 08/07/2022199,590 mi
- 13/07/2023201,416 mi+1,826 mi
- 20/07/2024212,962 mi+11,546 mi
Average of roughly 6,573 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D414 UUX 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 (D414 UUX) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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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