1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D694 LSJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1986. Recorded mileage 109,287 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2494cc
D694 LSJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 109,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D694 LSJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2025108,218 mi
- 20/08/2025108,231 mi+13 mi
- 18/08/2026109,263 mi+1,032 mi
- 28/08/2026109,287 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D694 LSJ 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 (D694 LSJ) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Steering box fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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