1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D428 DCK
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 128,273 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D428 DCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 128,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D428 DCK 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 DCK) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
D428 DCK Mileage History
- 07/04/2022125,559 mi
- 31/03/2023125,839 mi+280 mi
- 02/04/2024126,346 mi+507 mi
- 04/04/2025127,035 mi+689 mi
- 27/03/2026128,273 mi+1,238 mi
Average of roughly 684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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