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D82 NGT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD82 NGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Steering arm modification unsafe large nut loose where arm attached to steering box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 113,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both sides (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 109,183 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded by chassis running to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,395 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,730 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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D82 NGT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D82 NGT, 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 D82 NGT registered?

D82 NGT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D82 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D82 NGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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