1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D834 SSM
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/09/1986. Recorded mileage 107,914 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,914 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
D834 SSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 107,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D834 SSM Mileage History
- 28/06/2023107,913 mi
- 28/06/2023107,913 mi
- 09/08/2024107,914 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/2024107,914 mi
- 30/04/2026107,914 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D834 SSM 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 (D834 SSM) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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