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D441 KWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD441 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 155,712 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 155,540 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 154,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 154,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 153,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 153,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 152,522 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 152,365 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,542 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,338 miles

Both swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside gear box mounting bolt insecure

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear prop rear u/j worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 149,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside gear box mounting bolt insecure

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear prop rear u/j worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 148,362 miles

drivers door frame is cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2014 148,362 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door frame is cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2013 145,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 142,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 139,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f front floor wells

Fail 16 Nov 2011 139,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f front floor wells

Pass 6 Nov 2010 135,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 131,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 127,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 124,680 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 124,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 120,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 120,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 114,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D441 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D441 KWR, 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 D441 KWR registered?

D441 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D441 KWR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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