1986 Land Rover Defender 2.0L Diesel · D728 DWP
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 231,664 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D728 DWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 231,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D728 DWP 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 (D728 DWP) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D728 DWP Mileage History
- 26/04/2022200,354 mi
- 13/04/2023220,879 mi+20,525 mi
- 09/05/2024230,355 mi+9,476 mi
- 09/05/2024230,355 mi
- 22/05/2025231,664 mi+1,309 mi
Average of roughly 10,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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