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D863 PUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,424 mi
Last recorded135,424 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 135,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 135,038 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 135,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 132,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

minor leak at fuel pump

Fail 22 Jan 2019 132,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor leak at fuel pump

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 130,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,314 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,662 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 124,662 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 123,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,110 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 122,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 120,906 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,187 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 116,272 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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D863 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 D863 PUX, 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 D863 PUX registered?

D863 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D863 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D863 PUX 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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