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D282 KNW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,379 mi
Last recorded224,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 KNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 224,379 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 223,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 223,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 222,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 221,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 221,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 220,940 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 220,413 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 219,239 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering idler arm

Pass 5 Jan 2017 216,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 215,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 212,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 211,015 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 211,011 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 204,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2012 204,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 16 Dec 2011 204,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2010 203,475 miles

play top joint nearside tractor ball joint

play top joint offside tractor ball

Fail 14 Dec 2010 203,745 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play top joint nearside tractor ball joint

play top joint offside tractor ball

Pass 16 Dec 2009 201,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 199,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 197,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 197,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D282 KNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D282 KNW, 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 D282 KNW registered?

D282 KNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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