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D865 PUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,157 mi
Last recorded164,157 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 164,157 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 159,856 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 159,856 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 158,959 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front steering damper loose in rubbers and making contact with steering linkage

Pass 1 Dec 2018 155,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,321 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 155,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 153,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 152,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 152,665 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 151,989 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 151,172 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 151,167 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 149,152 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 149,148 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around p.a.s pump + box

Fail 16 Sep 2010 148,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around p.a.s pump + box

Pass 29 Oct 2008 143,911 miles

offside bump stop missing

signs of corrosion throughout chassis

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 143,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front bump stop missing

signs of corrosion through out chassis

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 141,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 139,726 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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D865 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D865 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.

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What year was D865 PUX registered?

D865 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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