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D878 WPE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

48,141 mi
Last recorded48,141 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead at pedal mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 46,263 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,285 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly cracked recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 44,277 miles

Brake disc contaminated both rear (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated all rear (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly cracked recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,605 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,871 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,588 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,070 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 66,374 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle Pinion seal leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mileage not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,374 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle Pinion seal leak

Mileage not working

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 66,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013
Fail 22 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,375 miles

wings alterd and may be a danger to other road users

Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,374 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 129,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake only just reach required effort.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 129,427 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake only just reach required effort.

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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D878 WPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D878 WPE, 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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D878 WPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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