1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D754 BDD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 142,274 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,274 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
D754 BDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 142,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D754 BDD Mileage History
- 09/05/2024140,660 mi
- 24/05/2024140,758 mi+98 mi
- 12/05/2025141,808 mi+1,050 mi
- 19/05/2026142,201 mi+393 mi
- 02/07/2026142,274 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D754 BDD 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 (D754 BDD) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
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