1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D430 TTY
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 155,785 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D430 TTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 155,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D430 TTY 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 (D430 TTY) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bushes c”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint bo”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D430 TTY Mileage History
- 08/07/2024152,286 mi
- 24/06/2025153,830 mi+1,544 mi
- 24/06/2025153,830 mi
- 07/09/2026155,759 mi+1,929 mi
- 15/09/2026155,785 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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