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D829 KKP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD829 KKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 122,570 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion throughout underneath

Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

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

corroded underneath

Fail 14 Apr 2025 121,755 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis bump stop marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,258 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

Rear corrosion on chassy under bumpstop

rear tub supports corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,018 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,993 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,728 miles

both front foot wells heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,722 miles

Brake valve leaking nearside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front foot wells heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 119,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 119,722 miles

Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 26 May 2017 119,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake leaking fluid

Fail 23 May 2017 119,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake leaking fluid

Pass 13 May 2016 119,722 miles

rear indicators fading

Pass 27 May 2015 119,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,722 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,722 miles

brake pipes rusting

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads near limit

Fail 18 May 2011 119,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes rusting

front brake discs rusting

front brake pads near limit

Pass 26 May 2010 119,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 118,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 117,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 114,482 miles

front bull bar loose but not insecure

o/s foot step won't fold away

rear axle spring mounts rusting

Pass 18 May 2006 110,517 miles

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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D829 KKP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D829 KKP, 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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D829 KKP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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