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D720 OFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,783 mi
Last recorded171,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 OFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 171,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 171,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 167,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 163,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 159,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 155,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 150,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 145,596 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly srored & pitted

Pass 27 May 2009 139,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 135,385 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from pas reservoir

Fail 5 Jun 2008 135,353 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from pas reservoir

Pass 25 May 2007 131,115 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre side wall has damage

Pass 5 Jun 2006 125,952 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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D720 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D720 OFJ, 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 D720 OFJ registered?

D720 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D720 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D720 OFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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