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D711 XPJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,632 mi
Last recorded47,632 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD711 XPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,632 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,178 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,189 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,730 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,331 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,992 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,538 miles

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

oil leak around area of pas box

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,190 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front hockey stick bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,006 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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D711 XPJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D711 XPJ, 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 D711 XPJ registered?

D711 XPJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D711 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D711 XPJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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