1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · D671 DRU
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 110,391 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D671 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/03/2026
- 110,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D671 DRU 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 (D671 DRU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D671 DRU Mileage History
- 28/03/202394,113 mi
- 30/03/202394,126 mi+13 mi
- 04/04/202499,032 mi+4,906 mi
- 16/04/2025104,833 mi+5,801 mi
- 30/03/2026110,391 mi+5,558 mi
Average of roughly 5,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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