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D273 SRC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,820 mi
Last recorded207,820 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 SRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 207,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s/f play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 203,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT SWIVELS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 198,819 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 198,819 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 196,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 196,142 miles

Front Position lamp not working original side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights not working on all lights (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 193,130 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 188,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 187,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 185,559 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 184,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 182,376 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 181,718 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 179,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 175,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 172,805 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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D273 SRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D273 SRC, 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 D273 SRC registered?

D273 SRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D273 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D273 SRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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