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D726 NKY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD726 NKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2026 110,489 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 110,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,693 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 104,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,928 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 9,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 98,788 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 98,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 88,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,884 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 84,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 83,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,098 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,098 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,490 miles

l/h stop light front flex metal part of pipe rusty

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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D726 NKY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D726 NKY, 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 D726 NKY registered?

D726 NKY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D726 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D726 NKY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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