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D21 AND

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,997 mi
Last recorded51,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 AND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 51,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 51,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,333 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak nearside rear hub seal

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,850 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,681 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,681 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,667 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2009 95,656 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,476 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front number plate slightly insecure

front seat belts slightly damaged

lower bush on offside rear shock absorber slightly worn

nearside front tracta unit leaking slightly

no clutch pedal pad fitted

slight wear in steering drop arm joint

slight wear nearside front lower swivel joint

Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,474 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes slightly out of balance

front number plate slightly insecure

front seat belts slightly damaged

lower bush on offside rear shock absorber slightly worn

nearside front tracta unit leaking slightly

no clutch pedal pad fitted

slight wear in steering drop arm joint

slight wear nearside front lower swivel joint

Pass 14 Jul 2007 86,487 miles

offside rear shock absorber lower mounting slightly insecure

play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside front tracta joint top swivel near to limit

small cut in offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,791 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 75,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D21 AND is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D21 AND, 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 D21 AND registered?

D21 AND is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D21 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 AND shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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