1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D691 LJO
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 165,615 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,615 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
D691 LJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 165,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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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D691 LJO Mileage History
- 08/10/2021154,454 mi
- 10/10/2022156,558 mi+2,104 mi
- 27/09/2023159,241 mi+2,683 mi
- 02/10/2025165,615 mi+6,374 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D691 LJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D691 LJO) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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