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D420 JRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,797 mi
Last recorded204,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 JRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 204,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 202,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 200,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 199,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 198,103 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 198,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 196,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 195,137 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has slight play in quick release mechanism

both wiper blades split

Fail 1 Feb 2019 195,021 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 5 Feb 2018 190,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 99,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,434 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,342 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,445 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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D420 JRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D420 JRL, 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 D420 JRL registered?

D420 JRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D420 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D420 JRL shows 24 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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