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D73 SNF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 SNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 122,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,228 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 121,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,088 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,849 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 120,194 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,698 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,698 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps not working (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 117,528 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 117,528 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,542 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 113,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,297 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear shock lower bush in poor condition

oil leak to n/s rear hub

Fail 22 Mar 2012 111,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

o/s rear shock lower bush in poor condition

oil leak to n/s rear hub

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake flexi hoses contaminated with oils

chassis has extensive surface corrosion with flaking in places, not considered excessive

offside front axle locating arm front bush worn/slight play

oil leak/s from engine bay, nearside rear hub and both diffs and swivel housings

pas noisey

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 108,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake flexi hoses contaminated with oils

chassis has extensive surface corrosion with flaking in places, not considered excessive

offside front axle locating arm front bush worn/slight play

oil leak/s from engine bay, nearside rear hub and both diffs and swivel housings

pas noisey

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 99,857 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

extensive surface corrosion to chassis

offside front radius arm bushes worn

oil leaks from engine/gearbox and diff

pas belt noisey - adjustment recommended

washer aim poor

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,991 miles

wear in o/s/f radius arm to axle bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,962 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Upper Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in o/s/f radius arm to axle bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 90,155 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SNF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

Is D73 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D73 SNF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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