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D275 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,674 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,601 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,672 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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D275 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D275 PUJ, 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 D275 PUJ registered?

D275 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D275 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D275 PUJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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