1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D957 CAD
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 152,464 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,464 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
D957 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 152,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D957 CAD Mileage History
- 30/10/2023151,046 mi
- 28/10/2024151,611 mi+565 mi
- 08/11/2024151,611 mi
- 03/11/2025152,408 mi+797 mi
- 20/11/2025152,464 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D957 CAD 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 (D957 CAD) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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