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D788 ODS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 ODS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 166,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 161,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 156,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 152,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,141 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,665 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 127,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 120,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 105,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 105,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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D788 ODS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D788 ODS, 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 D788 ODS registered?

D788 ODS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1986.

Is D788 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D788 ODS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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