1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D627 ACJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1986. Recorded mileage 216,068 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,068 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
D627 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 216,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D627 ACJ Mileage History
- 13/04/2023214,496 mi
- 10/04/2024214,775 mi+279 mi
- 30/04/2025215,781 mi+1,006 mi
- 30/04/2025215,800 mi+19 mi
- 02/06/2026216,068 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D627 ACJ 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 (D627 ACJ) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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