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D353 ANP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 ANP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 126,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,846 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 9,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 214,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 213,548 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

chassis covered

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2019 210,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

chassis covered

Pass 20 Dec 2018 208,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 205,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 117,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 114,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 114,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 110,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 136,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 131,286 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 131,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Centre Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2008 122,534 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 112,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 104,446 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 103,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 103,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different headlamps fitted.sealed beam and non sealed beam

front hubs leaking oil

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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D353 ANP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D353 ANP, 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

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What year was D353 ANP registered?

D353 ANP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1986.

Is D353 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D353 ANP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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