CarVerify

Free Car Check

D593 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,126 mi
Last recorded61,126 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD593 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is covered in under seal not allowing a full inspection.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,126 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 61,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,918 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,567 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D593 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D593 PUJ, 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 D593 PUJ?

You can check the full history of D593 PUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D593 PUJ registered?

D593 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1986.

Is D593 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D593 PUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D593 PUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D593 PUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.