1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D956 CST
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/09/1986. Recorded mileage 162,275 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,275 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
D956 CST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 162,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D956 CST Mileage History
- 27/02/2023156,024 mi
- 23/11/2023160,643 mi+4,619 mi
- 10/06/2025161,588 mi+945 mi
- 25/06/2025161,588 mi
- 08/07/2026162,275 mi+687 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D956 CST 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 (D956 CST) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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