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D856 PNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,898 mi
Last recorded176,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD856 PNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 176,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 174,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 171,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,468 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 169,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 168,334 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 166,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 165,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 165,095 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 164,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 163,355 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 161,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 160,306 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 160,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 158,663 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 158,663 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 158,651 miles

BOTH REAR FLOOR SECTIONS RUSTY

FLOOR RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 4 Jun 2009 158,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 156,898 miles

REAR CROSSMEMBER RUSTY

Fail 10 Jun 2008 156,898 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

REAR CROSSMEMBER RUSTY

Pass 8 Jun 2007 155,552 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 155,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 154,079 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 154,079 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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D856 PNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D856 PNT, 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 D856 PNT registered?

D856 PNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D856 PNT safe to buy?

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