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D456 KRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 KRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,781 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 127,737 miles

both front wheel bearings sound a little noisy

slight play detected in A frame ball joint on rear axle

some play detected o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2018 127,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,601 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 124,601 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,268 miles

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

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf bearing slightly rough

Fail 20 May 2008 82,698 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

free play in steering box, fr wheel bearings and steering joints

front floors plated and riveted but not strutural

nearside mid floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 79,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 79,736 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 74,884 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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D456 KRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D456 KRL, 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 D456 KRL registered?

D456 KRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1986.

Is D456 KRL safe to buy?

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