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D803 KUH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,577 mi
Last recorded11,577 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD803 KUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 11,577 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear radius and trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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D803 KUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D803 KUH, 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 D803 KUH registered?

D803 KUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D803 KUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D803 KUH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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