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D158 FBD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,499 miles

Underbody Coated In Sealant

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 49,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,152 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 38,740 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,137 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 35,485 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 35,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,125 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,706 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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D158 FBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D158 FBD, 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 D158 FBD?

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What year was D158 FBD registered?

D158 FBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D158 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D158 FBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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