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D46 OGF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD46 OGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 112,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 176,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 163,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 127,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 109,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,691 miles

n/s/f hub seal weeping

rear fuel pipe cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 130,910 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 130,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,952 miles

all four tyres going out of shape slightly on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres going out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,147 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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D46 OGF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D46 OGF, 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 D46 OGF registered?

D46 OGF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is D46 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D46 OGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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