The road tax status for R486 DNS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R486 DNS?

The MOT for R486 DNS is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R486 DNS?

The recorded mileage for R486 DNS is 185,205 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R486 DNS ULEZ compliant?

No, R486 DNS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R486 DNS

R486 DNS

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/08/1997. Recorded mileage 185,205 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 185,205 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/04/2027

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Mileage: 185,205 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R486 DNS Key Findings

35 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
185,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (46 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R486 DNS Mileage History

26/07/200680,012 mi
08/05/200780,178 mi+166 mi
13/05/200882,655 mi+2,477 mi
12/05/200995,002 mi+12,347 mi
12/05/200995,002 mi
20/05/2010109,517 mi+14,515 mi
19/05/2011122,603 mi+13,086 mi
27/02/2012128,566 mi+5,963 mi
29/02/2012128,587 mi+21 mi
04/02/2013133,841 mi+5,254 mi
06/02/2014140,697 mi+6,856 mi
11/11/2014146,497 mi+5,800 mi
19/11/2014146,539 mi+42 mi
23/04/2016146,914 mi+375 mi
21/09/2016147,060 mi+146 mi
28/09/2016147,069 mi+9 mi
14/09/2017153,690 mi+6,621 mi
15/09/2017153,690 mi
21/09/2018157,942 mi+4,252 mi
25/09/2018157,942 mi
10/09/2019162,087 mi+4,145 mi
10/09/2019162,087 mi
13/08/2020167,148 mi+5,061 mi
09/09/2020167,154 mi+6 mi
01/09/2021170,911 mi+3,757 mi
03/09/2021170,912 mi+1 mi
30/08/2022174,262 mi+3,350 mi
01/09/2022174,273 mi+11 mi
15/09/2023179,516 mi+5,243 mi
21/09/2023179,527 mi+11 mi
17/04/2024180,502 mi+975 mi
18/04/2024180,505 mi+3 mi
04/04/2025182,888 mi+2,383 mi
17/04/2025182,907 mi+19 mi
09/04/2026185,205 mi+2,298 mi

Average of roughly 5,339 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

R486 DNS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 17:54

MOT Analysis

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35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (R486 DNS) between July 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (46 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 88 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 Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the brak”.

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