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D712 JWU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,676 mi
Last recorded166,676 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD712 JWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 166,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 163,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 157,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,157 miles

foot plates siezed

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,875 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 151,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 148,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 146,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 144,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,819 miles

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

Power steering box slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,764 miles

Nearside front swivel has a slight oil leak

Power steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 142,764 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside front swivel has a slight oil leak

Power steering box has a slight oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,804 miles

Nearside front swivel seal is leaking

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2013 139,171 miles

Nearside front swivel seal weeping oil

Fail 18 May 2012 138,397 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 138,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 136,854 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 136,819 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/rear door does not open

Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,507 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 136,507 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 135,810 miles

corossion in rear crossmember

Pass 15 Feb 2008 135,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 135,577 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear door not working

Pass 9 Feb 2007 135,167 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 124,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D712 JWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D712 JWU, 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 D712 JWU registered?

D712 JWU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D712 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D712 JWU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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