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D864 DWP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

268,099 mi
Last recorded268,099 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 268,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 266,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 264,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 260,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 256,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 252,066 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 251,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake hose mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 248,985 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 248,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 245,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 241,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 236,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 232,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 232,514 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 227,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 222,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 217,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 211,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 203,228 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 195,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 187,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 180,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 173,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 163,894 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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D864 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D864 DWP, 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 D864 DWP registered?

D864 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D864 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D864 DWP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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