1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D657 BDF
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 120,373 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,373 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
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D657 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 120,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D657 BDF Mileage History
- 14/03/2024118,959 mi
- 28/02/2025119,416 mi+457 mi
- 07/03/2025119,429 mi+13 mi
- 18/03/2026120,373 mi+944 mi
- 19/03/2026120,373 mi
Average of roughly 703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D657 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 (D657 BDF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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