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D427 ONT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 ONT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 108,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 108,597 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,962 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,852 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joints

Fail 27 Oct 2016 104,852 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight oil leak from n/s/f & o/s/f swivel joints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,215 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 98,204 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,204 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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D427 ONT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D427 ONT, 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 D427 ONT registered?

D427 ONT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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