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D220 KBR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,951 mi
Last recorded130,951 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD220 KBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,038 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 124,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,088 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,088 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust mounting missing

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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D220 KBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D220 KBR, 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 D220 KBR registered?

D220 KBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D220 KBR safe to buy?

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