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D526 PAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,920 mi
Last recorded113,920 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD526 PAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,920 miles

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,261 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Feb 2021 110,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,438 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 109,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working conntecion (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,501 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,779 miles

t.r.end slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,191 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disces need changing soon corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,820 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,470 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front disces need changing soon

welding o/k day test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,804 miles

Fog light damaged but no white light to the rear

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still easily readable

Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 21 Feb 2012 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fog light damaged but no white light to the rear

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still easily readable

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear axle trailing arm bracket corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,918 miles

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,966 miles

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,839 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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D526 PAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D526 PAW, 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 D526 PAW registered?

D526 PAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D526 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D526 PAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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