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D851 WPA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,594 mi
Last recorded214,594 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD851 WPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 214,594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 214,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 213,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 206,621 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 200,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 188,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 177,192 miles

steering box has slight play

Pass 13 May 2017 170,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 163,201 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 163,192 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 May 2015 157,634 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 152,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 150,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 150,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 146,957 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all tie rod bushs deteriorated no movement in any

chips in screen less than 10ml x2

Fail 6 Apr 2009 146,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

2 chips in screen less than 10ml

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 141,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 133,400 miles

both front outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 133,353 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 126,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 126,274 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D851 WPA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D851 WPA, 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 D851 WPA registered?

D851 WPA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D851 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D851 WPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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