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D989 AVT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 AVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 83,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 83,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,551 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 174,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 174,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 174,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 174,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 174,623 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 174,623 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 174,623 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 174,622 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D989 AVT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D989 AVT, 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 D989 AVT registered?

D989 AVT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D989 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D989 AVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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