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D933 RWC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD933 RWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,797 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 73,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 71,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,488 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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D933 RWC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D933 RWC, 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 D933 RWC registered?

D933 RWC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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