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D209 CRW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,148 mi
Last recorded35,148 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 CRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 35,148 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 31,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 21,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 21,576 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2017 18,193 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 18,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,668 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front top shock absorber mounts have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2015 16,668 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Both front top shock absorber mounts have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 11,561 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 9,256 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 9,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 6,305 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 6,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,946 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from nearside and offside front swivel housings.

Small rust hole in rear crossmember.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 2,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 76,960 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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D209 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D209 CRW, 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.

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What year was D209 CRW registered?

D209 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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