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D415 NTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,464 mi
Last recorded197,464 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 NTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 197,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 194,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 194,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 193,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 186,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 184,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 182,232 miles

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 179,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 176,947 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 176,947 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 174,657 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 172,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 172,334 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 168,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 168,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 165,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 164,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 161,454 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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D415 NTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D415 NTA, 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 D415 NTA registered?

D415 NTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D415 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D415 NTA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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