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D295 URD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,514 mi
Last recorded98,514 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD295 URD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 98,514 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,404 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,391 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,673 miles

Front Axle swivel joint both damp with oil

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of seat floor (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,995 miles

Offside Rear hub damp but seems ok

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,079 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 91,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,010 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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D295 URD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D295 URD, 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

How do I check the history of D295 URD?

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What year was D295 URD registered?

D295 URD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1986.

Is D295 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D295 URD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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