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D869 FHT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

4,704 mi
Last recorded4,704 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD869 FHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 4,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 4,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 4,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 4,155 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 3,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 3,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 1,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 1 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 1 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 192,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached in cab (1.9.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported both sides and in cab (1.9.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount / front floor / panel (2.2.C.1h)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both diffs appear worn

both front cv joints leaking grease

both side steps loose

cab floor requires securing

chassis corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

floors corroded

rear cross member corroded

service brake and parking brake just met requirements

rear prop uj worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 187,501 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy oil leak

slight freeplay within steering system

Pass 24 Feb 2014 184,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 179,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 179,638 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 171,778 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear chassis rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 171,778 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s rear chassis rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 155,331 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

keep check on tyre depths

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 22 Sep 2009 135,395 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 135,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 113,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,256 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,168 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,433 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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D869 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D869 FHT, 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 D869 FHT registered?

D869 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D869 FHT safe to buy?

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