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D73 OWT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,312 mi
Last recorded30,312 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 OWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 26,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 23,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 23,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chaulked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 13,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 8,675 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 8,672 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 4,506 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 4,505 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 238,939 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 238,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 232,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 225,715 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 225,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 219,232 miles

Exhaust rear tailpipe section heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 210,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 199,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 194,283 miles

offside rear tyre minor damage to outer sidewall but no bulges or exposed cords/ply

Fail 20 Apr 2012 194,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear tyre minor damage to outer sidewall but no bulges or exposed cords/ply

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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D73 OWT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D73 OWT, 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 D73 OWT registered?

D73 OWT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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