1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D910 KGL
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 112,464 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D910 KGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 112,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D910 KGL 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 (D910 KGL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft to transmission brake bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
D910 KGL Mileage History
- 01/08/2024106,520 mi
- 06/08/2025109,087 mi+2,567 mi
- 06/08/2025109,087 mi
- 03/08/2026112,464 mi+3,377 mi
- 05/08/2026112,464 mi
Average of roughly 2,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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