1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · D653 DRU
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 52,371 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D653 DRU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 52,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D653 DRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D653 DRU) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
D653 DRU Mileage History
- 16/03/201149,167 mi
- 22/07/201149,176 mi+9 mi
- 24/08/201749,455 mi+279 mi
- 30/08/201749,458 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/201850,866 mi+1,408 mi
- 09/08/201850,868 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/201951,441 mi+573 mi
- 09/12/202051,709 mi+268 mi
- 16/12/202051,714 mi+5 mi
- 29/12/202152,204 mi+490 mi
- 01/02/202252,217 mi+13 mi
- 10/02/202352,232 mi+15 mi
- 21/02/202352,233 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/202452,502 mi+269 mi
- 17/05/202452,312 mi-190 mi
- 16/09/202652,371 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 207 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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