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D103 MBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 MBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,489 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 94,405 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 94,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 12,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 88,554 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

offside and nearside chassis corroded at the rear

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside front lower shock absorber bushes are worn

oil around nearside rear hub area

oil at rear diff

slight leak at nearside front exhaust joint

slight leaks at offside and nearside front hubs

steering box area is damp

wear in nearside drag link ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2006 88,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front brake discs

nearside drag link ball joint is worn

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front hubs are leaking oil

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front lower shock absorber bushes are worn

oil around nearside rear hub area

oil leak at rear diff

slight leak at nearside front exhaust joint

steering box is damp

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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D103 MBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D103 MBW, 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 D103 MBW registered?

D103 MBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D103 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 MBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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