1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D428 BSH
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 191,873 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D428 BSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 191,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D428 BSH 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 (D428 BSH) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D428 BSH Mileage History
- 08/02/2024191,642 mi
- 08/02/2024191,624 mi-18 mi
- 11/02/2025191,650 mi+26 mi
- 12/02/2025191,650 mi
- 09/02/2026191,873 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 115 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
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