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D498 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 121,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 116,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 109,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D498 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D498 PRH, 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 D498 PRH registered?

D498 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D498 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 PRH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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