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D442 KWR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

186,887 mi
Last recorded186,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 186,887 miles

Front swivel joints slight oil seepage

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

Offside Rear Axle hub slight seepage

Pass 21 Jun 2024 186,862 miles

Both front axle swivel joints slight oil seepage

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

Offside Rear Axle hub slight oil seepage

Pass 19 May 2023 186,856 miles

Nearside Swivel joint slight oil seepage

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slight oil seepage

Offside Rear Axle slight oil seepage

Fail 19 May 2023 186,856 miles

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

Nearside Swivel joint slight oil seepage

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slight oil seepage

Offside Rear Axle slight oil seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2022 186,837 miles

Nearside Front Hub slight seepage

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

Offside Rear Hub slight oil seepage

Pass 22 Dec 2020 186,825 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s slight oil leak

Offside Rear Hub slight oil seepage

Offside o/s slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 186,752 miles

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

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT MISTING WITH OIL

Offside Front Swivel joint slight misting with oil

Offside Rear hub slight oil misting

Pass 12 May 2018 186,721 miles

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

slight oil seepage from hub oil seals

Pass 10 May 2017 186,714 miles

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

slight oil seepage from hub oil seals .

Pass 29 Apr 2016 186,630 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front hub has a slight weep of grease

Offside Front hub has a slight weep of grease

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 186,505 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 186,105 miles

Oil leak

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

slight oil seapage from n/s rear hub

Pass 18 Apr 2013 185,414 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 184,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 184,397 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 183,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 183,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 182,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 181,831 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 181,003 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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D442 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel 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 D442 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 D442 KWR registered?

D442 KWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1986.

Is D442 KWR safe to buy?

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