1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D654 BDF
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 245,171 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D654 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 245,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D654 BDF 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 (D654 BDF) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 pipe leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering inoperative belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))”.
D654 BDF Mileage History
- 06/11/2024245,170 mi
- 15/11/2024245,170 mi
- 11/11/2025245,171 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2026245,171 mi
- 15/04/2026245,171 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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