1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D523 BDU
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 240,083 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D523 BDU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 240,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D523 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D523 BDU) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
D523 BDU Mileage History
- 18/01/2022206,858 mi
- 19/01/2023219,340 mi+12,482 mi
- 15/01/2024227,387 mi+8,047 mi
- 17/01/2025240,083 mi+12,696 mi
Average of roughly 11,083 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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