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D923 OFM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 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

RegistrationD923 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 121,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,892 miles

Nearside steering drag link ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,190 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,604 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 118,587 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,998 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 116,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 184,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 180,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 180,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 176,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 172,897 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 168,197 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 168,197 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 161,370 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 161,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 153,990 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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D923 OFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D923 OFM, 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 D923 OFM registered?

D923 OFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D923 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D923 OFM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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