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D968 ORH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 11,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front of front uj has slight play

n/s/front inner wing corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2015 6,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front of front uj has slight play

n/s/front inner wing corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,108 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,041 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,947 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,269 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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D968 ORH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D968 ORH, 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 D968 ORH registered?

D968 ORH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D968 ORH safe to buy?

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