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D188 NOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,250 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure upper bolt insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 85,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 85,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,213 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NOX, 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 NOX registered?

D188 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

Is D188 NOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 NOX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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