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D9 ONW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

634 mi
Last recorded634 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ONW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,217 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,591 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 144,629 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 144,571 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 142,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion + shows extensive welded areas (6.1.B.2)

wiper blades torn still clear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion + shows extensive welded areas (6.1.B.2)

wiper blades torn still clear screen

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and shows welded areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 138,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and shows welded areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 120,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres cracking between treads

corrosion becoming evident in chassis

front axle (ball/swivels) covers deteriorated

nearside rear hub seal possible oil leak

seat boxes begining to corrode along bottom edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 117,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres cracking between treads

corrosion becoming evident in chassis

front axle (ball/swivels) covers deteriorated

nearside rear hub seal possible oil leak

seat boxes begining to corrode along bottom edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,980 miles

corrosion started on chassis

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f hub boot split

o/s/f seatbelt started to fray

possible leak from around n/s/r hub

steering may be seized

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion started on chassis

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f hub boot split

o/s/f seatbelt started to fray

possible leak from around n/s/r hub

steering may be seized

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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D9 ONW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D9 ONW, 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 D9 ONW registered?

D9 ONW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D9 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 ONW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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