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D390 NWY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

239,230 mi
Last recorded239,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD390 NWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 239,230 miles

Nearside Front Mounting on the body corroded

Offside Front Mounting on the body corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2025 239,224 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed beneath the seat and cant be moved (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor at the rear of the seat fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Rear track rod end loose inside steering rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front trailing arm mount p/a inner and outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis heavily under sealed restring full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective All 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 233,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 230,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 223,346 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 219,202 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 219,202 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 211,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 211,171 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 206,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 201,011 miles

Offside Front out rigger corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 194,993 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 194,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm to rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 189,267 miles

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 189,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 184,415 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 179,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 174,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 168,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 163,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 158,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 147,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 141,820 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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D390 NWY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D390 NWY, 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 D390 NWY registered?

D390 NWY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D390 NWY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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