1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D860 DWP
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 156,472 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D860 DWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 156,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D860 DWP 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 (D860 DWP) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks no grommet in”; “Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged full length (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
D860 DWP Mileage History
- 20/06/2023155,186 mi
- 30/05/2024155,801 mi+615 mi
- 27/06/2024155,820 mi+19 mi
- 13/05/2026156,458 mi+638 mi
- 15/05/2026156,472 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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