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D23 AFS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

2,271 mi
Last recorded2,271 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 AFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 2,271 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Travel in parking brake

Underside undrsealed

Pass 28 Aug 2025 359 miles

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

Travel in parking brake

Pass 12 Sep 2024 8 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 233,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 230,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 226,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 295,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 289,264 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 289,264 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 285,509 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer. (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 285,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer. (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 278,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle colour orange at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2015 278,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle colour orange at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2013 270,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

minor damage on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 264,982 miles

Foot brake feels spongy ok for test, needs attention

Fuel cap needs attention

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 256,530 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 248,384 miles

Oil leak

high park brake travel.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 241,543 miles

Oil leak

high park brake travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 232,802 miles

Oil leak

high handbrake travel.

offside front door mirror arm worn.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 221,251 miles

corrosion on bulkhead.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 211,171 miles

corrosion forming on bulkhead close to prescribed areas.Brakes pull to right slightly on road test.rear no plate lamp dull.O/s/f wing repeater dull

Pass 17 Jun 2005 201,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 201,726 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

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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D23 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D23 AFS, 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 D23 AFS registered?

D23 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D23 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 AFS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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