1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · JDZ 401
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/10/1986. Recorded mileage 144,116 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,116 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
JDZ 401 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 144,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JDZ 401 Mileage History
- 20/01/2023142,973 mi
- 20/01/2023142,973 mi
- 16/04/2025143,690 mi+717 mi
- 28/04/2025143,702 mi+12 mi
- 11/04/2026144,116 mi+414 mi
Average of roughly 355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JDZ 401 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 (JDZ 401) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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