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D975 OWF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

257,093 mi
Last recorded257,093 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 OWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 257,093 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 255,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,622 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front hub seal damp

Pass 15 Jul 2006 161,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 156,598 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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D975 OWF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D975 OWF, 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 D975 OWF registered?

D975 OWF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D975 OWF safe to buy?

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