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D141 DWP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,226 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 116,118 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 111,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,591 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 181,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 172,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 161,989 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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D141 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D141 DWP, 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

How do I check the history of D141 DWP?

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What year was D141 DWP registered?

D141 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D141 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D141 DWP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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