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D296 KAF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,682 mi
Last recorded169,682 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 KAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 169,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 169,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 169,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 193,453 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 193,453 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 188,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 187,950 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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D296 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D296 KAF, 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 D296 KAF registered?

D296 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D296 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D296 KAF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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