1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D851 RYD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 224,387 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D851 RYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 224,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D851 RYD 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 (D851 RYD) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D851 RYD Mileage History
- 07/07/2022219,820 mi
- 21/09/2022219,966 mi+146 mi
- 07/09/2024221,461 mi+1,495 mi
- 18/09/2024221,652 mi+191 mi
- 26/11/2025224,387 mi+2,735 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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