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D188 HWX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 HWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 74,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,344 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,039 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,624 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D188 HWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D188 HWX, 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 D188 HWX registered?

D188 HWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D188 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 HWX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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