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D17 DED

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,435 mi
Last recorded178,435 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,435 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 177,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 176,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 175,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 175,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 171,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 169,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 167,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 165,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 164,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 161,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 158,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 154,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 150,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 146,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 141,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 135,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 132,373 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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D17 DED is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D17 DED, 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 D17 DED registered?

D17 DED is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D17 DED safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 DED shows 21 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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