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D879 PDM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 PDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 123,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 123,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 121,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 119,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 117,859 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 117,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 116,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 115,962 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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D879 PDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D879 PDM, 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 D879 PDM registered?

D879 PDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1986.

Is D879 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 PDM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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