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D730 TWB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 TWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,752 miles

Front bull bar corroded

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 125,747 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both front and rear universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front bull bar corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,621 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 125,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,234 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 123,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,260 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 111,260 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 108,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 108,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,905 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 102,901 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Jun 2009 98,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,028 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner panels re-made to fit new gearbox

Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner panels re-made to fit new gearbox

Pass 11 May 2007 93,073 miles

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bump stops missing numerous

engine oil leak and gear box

o/s/f and both rears out riggers showing signs of corosion

o/s/f and n/s/f drive shaft ball couplings seals weaping

rubber bush showing signs of wear on cross torsion rod o/s/f

Pass 5 May 2006 89,373 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r slight brake bind evident

slight oil leak gear box

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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D730 TWB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 D730 TWB, 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 D730 TWB registered?

D730 TWB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1986.

Is D730 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D730 TWB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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