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D859 DPG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,583 mi
Last recorded171,583 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 DPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 171,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 171,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 171,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 161,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 145,413 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 145,302 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

exhaust fouling rear cross member

Pass 20 May 2015 142,320 miles

Rear brakes would benefit from service and manual adjustment.

Washers weak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 142,255 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

no interior mirror fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr chassis corroding at trailing arm mount

os panhard rod bush/bolt worn but not considered excessive

osr brake pipe into hose corroding

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2013 136,219 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 135,834 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,450 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 130,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,410 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 119,515 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 117,639 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 114,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 112,617 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,248 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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D859 DPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D859 DPG, 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 D859 DPG registered?

D859 DPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D859 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D859 DPG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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