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D43 MOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 MOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 140,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,216 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 139,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 137,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 137,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 136,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 135,944 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 135,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 135,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 134,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 134,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 132,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 130,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 128,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 126,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 124,251 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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D43 MOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D43 MOA, 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

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What year was D43 MOA registered?

D43 MOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D43 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D43 MOA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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