1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D902 FVG
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 118,818 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,818 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
D902 FVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 118,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D902 FVG Mileage History
- 18/02/2022118,399 mi
- 14/06/2023118,783 mi+384 mi
- 10/06/2024118,808 mi+25 mi
- 19/06/2024118,818 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D902 FVG 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 Land Rover Defender (D902 FVG) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full length (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
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