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D716 OBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223,440 mi
Last recorded223,440 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD716 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 223,440 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside muddy

Pass 21 Jun 2023 222,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 221,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 221,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 220,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 219,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 218,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 218,010 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 213,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 205,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak from nearside front swivell hub

slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 20 Oct 2005 199,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator lens starting to fade

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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D716 OBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D716 OBW, 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 D716 OBW registered?

D716 OBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D716 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D716 OBW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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