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D30 JWX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 143,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 135,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,123 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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D30 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D30 JWX, 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 D30 JWX registered?

D30 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1986.

Is D30 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D30 JWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D30 JWX have outstanding finance?

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