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D770 TPN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD770 TPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 114,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 113,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 112,816 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,277 miles

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 Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,062 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 May 2016 107,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 106,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 105,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 99,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,872 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,872 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 91,459 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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D770 TPN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D770 TPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D770 TPN registered?

D770 TPN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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