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DCZ 2896

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

210,854 mi
Last recorded210,854 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2896
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 210,854 miles

Underside covered in substance

Pass 19 Nov 2024 209,366 miles

underbody heavily coated in substance

Pass 25 Sep 2023 205,603 miles

undercarriage heavily coated in substance

Pass 27 Sep 2022 197,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 191,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 191,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2019 191,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/backpannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 187,171 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 180,006 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 180,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 174,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 165,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 151,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 139,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 111,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,609 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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DCZ 2896 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DCZ 2896, 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

How do I check the history of DCZ 2896?

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What year was DCZ 2896 registered?

DCZ 2896 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is DCZ 2896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 2896 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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