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D721 OFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

257,212 mi
Last recorded257,212 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD721 OFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 257,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 254,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 253,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 252,965 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 251,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 245,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 238,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 230,107 miles

Offside chassis cross member corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 225,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 219,716 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 217,506 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 215,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 212,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 211,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 208,813 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2011 198,220 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 187,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 178,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 178,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 170,131 miles

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

oil leaks from underside

Pass 26 Jun 2007 161,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 154,780 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Oil leaks on underside

Very slight play in lower steering coloumn

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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D721 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D721 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

How do I check the history of D721 OFJ?

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What year was D721 OFJ registered?

D721 OFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D721 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D721 OFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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