1986 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · D818 DFD
1986 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 110,867 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D818 DFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 110,867 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.
D818 DFD 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 (D818 DFD) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D818 DFD Mileage History
- 07/12/2022109,092 mi
- 16/01/2024109,689 mi+597 mi
- 16/01/2024109,689 mi
- 14/01/2025110,397 mi+708 mi
- 16/01/2026110,867 mi+470 mi
Average of roughly 571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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