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D728 XNP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,804 mi
Last recorded155,804 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD728 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 155,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 155,780 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2024 155,695 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very rear cross brace across chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow ball hitch not fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 155,695 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering assister loose/worn.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very rear cross brace across chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow ball hitch not fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 155,648 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Audible noise very faint. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator cowling rubbers broken, cowl is very close to fan blades, repair recommended.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Very rear cross brace across chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 155,648 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All coil springs corroded.

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Audible noise very faint. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator cowling rubbers broken, cowl is very close to fan blades, repair recommended.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 155,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 155,509 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,408 miles

Corrosion just out side of 30 cm of tow bar mounting across rear, recommended repair.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight dampness of possible fuel around fuel pump.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 155,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion just out side of 30 cm of tow bar mounting across rear, recommended repair.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 155,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Possible dampness of fuel around fuel pump area.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 155,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Possible dampness of fuel around fuel pump area.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,563 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 154,556 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 154,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 154,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 154,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,877 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 153,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in rear propshaft joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 20 Jul 2010 153,401 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 153,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 153,169 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 153,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 152,707 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 152,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 151,479 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 149,683 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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D728 XNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D728 XNP, 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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D728 XNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1986.

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