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D4 XAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 XAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,025 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,987 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,986 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,960 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,880 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,487 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,487 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,421 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 78,232 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 77,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,533 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake, addvise further attension

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,391 miles

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

non standard wheels fitted

o/s drag link dust cover split

o/s front + rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 May 2007 74,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,845 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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D4 XAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D4 XAT, 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 D4 XAT registered?

D4 XAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D4 XAT safe to buy?

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