1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D982 RAW
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1986. Recorded mileage 139,309 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
D982 RAW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 139,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (46 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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D982 RAW Mileage History
- 18/10/2006104,454 mi
- 19/10/2006104,456 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2006104,456 mi
- 22/10/2007106,013 mi+1,557 mi
- 12/11/2008109,742 mi+3,729 mi
- 15/12/2008109,997 mi+255 mi
- 15/12/2008109,997 mi
- 15/12/2009114,549 mi+4,552 mi
- 16/12/2010118,740 mi+4,191 mi
- 18/12/2010118,740 mi
- 20/12/2011119,440 mi+700 mi
- 29/12/2012120,825 mi+1,385 mi
- 29/12/2012120,830 mi+5 mi
- 03/12/2013121,983 mi+1,153 mi
- 29/03/2015122,830 mi+847 mi
- 21/03/2016123,588 mi+758 mi
- 21/03/2016123,588 mi
- 24/03/2017124,516 mi+928 mi
- 25/03/2018125,089 mi+573 mi
- 30/03/2018125,098 mi+9 mi
- 24/03/2019125,388 mi+290 mi
- 24/03/2019125,395 mi+7 mi
- 21/03/2020126,774 mi+1,379 mi
- 26/05/2021128,500 mi+1,726 mi
- 27/05/2021128,500 mi
- 26/05/2022128,683 mi+183 mi
- 17/05/2023132,832 mi+4,149 mi
- 14/11/2025139,309 mi+6,477 mi
- 13/02/2026139,309 mi
Average of roughly 1,804 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
D982 RAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D982 RAW) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (46 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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