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D934 DWP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,084 mi
Last recorded175,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD934 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 175,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame to axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush fixing loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 168,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub slight wear.

Rear prop shaft u/j slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2023 165,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2023 165,225 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 157,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 157,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 157,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 157,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 157,554 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/side and n/side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/side and n/side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 157,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding transmision brake (3.7.B.1)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/side and n/side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/side and n/side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 156,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,244 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,766 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 145,058 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 141,127 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 141,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 136,209 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 136,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 132,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 130,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 128,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 126,824 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D934 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D934 DWP, 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 D934 DWP registered?

D934 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D934 DWP safe to buy?

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