1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · POT 55Y
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 92,122 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,122 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
POT 55Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 92,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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POT 55Y Mileage History
- 19/02/202491,116 mi
- 12/02/202591,461 mi+345 mi
- 24/02/202591,470 mi+9 mi
- 19/03/202692,117 mi+647 mi
- 23/03/202692,122 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
POT 55Y 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 (POT 55Y) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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