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D281 ENP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 ENP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to bulkhead drivers side

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,681 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 17 May 2019 66,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 58,968 miles

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

both rear position lamps slightly affected by the rear directional indicators

Pass 19 May 2017 50,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2016 43,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

various oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 17 May 2016 43,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare tyre defective

various oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 13 May 2015 37,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak from engine and transfer box

Pass 12 May 2014 29,215 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 15,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 15,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 80,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 79,540 miles

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

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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D281 ENP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D281 ENP, 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.

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What year was D281 ENP registered?

D281 ENP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D281 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D281 ENP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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