1986 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · D782 LND
1986 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 9,979 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D782 LND Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 9,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D782 LND 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 Ford Transit (D782 LND) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 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: Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached ”; “Fuel system component leaking Injectors leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
D782 LND Mileage History
- 29/05/20249,417 mi
- 06/06/20249,447 mi+30 mi
- 07/05/20259,968 mi+521 mi
- 10/05/20259,979 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 594 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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