1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D601 NEX
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 193,992 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
D601 NEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 193,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D601 NEX Mileage History
- 18/10/2023192,172 mi
- 16/10/2024192,319 mi+147 mi
- 16/10/2024192,320 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2025193,960 mi+1,640 mi
- 15/10/2025193,992 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D601 NEX 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 (D601 NEX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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