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B10 DKJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

230,005 mi
Last recorded230,005 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 230,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 226,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 221,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 216,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 210,775 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 206,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 203,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 201,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 197,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 197,045 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 188,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 177,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 168,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 164,469 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 158,395 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 155,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 153,833 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 134,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 134,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 126,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 117,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 109,257 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B10 DKJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 DKJ registered?

B10 DKJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B10 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 DKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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