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D35 GFL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,037 mi
Last recorded178,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD35 GFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 178,037 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 177,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,612 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 177,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 177,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 177,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 177,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 177,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 176,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 176,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 175,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 174,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 174,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 173,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 172,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 172,804 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 172,109 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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D35 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D35 GFL, 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 D35 GFL?

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What year was D35 GFL registered?

D35 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D35 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D35 GFL shows 18 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.

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