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D49 CRF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,068 mi
Last recorded221,068 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 CRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 221,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 217,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 215,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 212,859 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 210,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 208,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 203,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 198,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 194,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 190,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 185,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 182,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 177,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 173,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 170,522 miles

slight leak onrear offside axle

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 14 Apr 2010 165,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 161,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 158,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 153,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 149,320 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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D49 CRF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D49 CRF, 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

How do I check the history of D49 CRF?

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What year was D49 CRF registered?

D49 CRF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1986.

Is D49 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D49 CRF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D49 CRF have outstanding finance?

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