1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D442 KWR
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/11/1986. Recorded mileage 186,887 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
D442 KWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 186,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D442 KWR Mileage History
- 27/04/2022186,837 mi
- 19/05/2023186,856 mi+19 mi
- 19/05/2023186,856 mi
- 21/06/2024186,862 mi+6 mi
- 19/06/2025186,887 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D442 KWR 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 (D442 KWR) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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