The road tax status for D635 LCY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D635 LCY?

The MOT for D635 LCY is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of D635 LCY?

The recorded mileage for D635 LCY is 120,059 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D635 LCY ULEZ compliant?

No, D635 LCY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D635 LCY

D635 LCY

1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 120,059 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1986 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 11 Aug 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 120,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1986

Engine

2495cc

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D635 LCY Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
120,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)

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D635 LCY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:51

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D635 LCY) between November 2005 and August 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 78 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”.

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D635 LCY Mileage History

02/11/2005129,329 mi
03/11/2005129,329 mi
30/10/2006133,535 mi+4,206 mi
30/10/2006133,535 mi
06/11/2007138,716 mi+5,181 mi
10/11/2007138,716 mi
20/11/2008143,056 mi+4,340 mi
28/11/2008143,111 mi+55 mi
24/11/2009146,055 mi+2,944 mi
03/12/2009146,058 mi+3 mi
22/11/2010150,525 mi+4,467 mi
29/11/2010150,625 mi+100 mi
01/12/2011153,314 mi+2,689 mi
06/01/2012153,351 mi+37 mi
09/01/2013155,870 mi+2,519 mi
14/01/2013155,924 mi+54 mi
07/02/2014115,165 mi-40,759 mi
18/02/2014115,165 mi
25/06/2015115,451 mi+286 mi
27/06/2015115,451 mi
21/06/2016117,230 mi+1,779 mi
23/06/2017118,900 mi+1,670 mi
30/05/2018120,000 mi+1,100 mi
08/01/2021120,039 mi+39 mi
08/01/2021120,039 mi
13/04/2022120,059 mi+20 mi
31/03/2023120,059 mi
05/07/2023120,059 mi
07/07/2023120,064 mi+5 mi
11/07/2024120,059 mi-5 mi
12/07/2024120,059 mi
13/08/2025120,059 mi
13/08/2025120,059 mi

Average of roughly -469 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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