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D939 BMV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 BMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,660 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,972 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 76,972 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 170,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 170,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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D939 BMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D939 BMV, 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 D939 BMV registered?

D939 BMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D939 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D939 BMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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