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DMZ 5663

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,207 mi
Last recorded64,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMZ 5663
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,305 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,621 miles

Offside Front swivel joint very slightly leaking oil

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 60,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,031 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,408 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,044 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,232 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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DMZ 5663 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DMZ 5663, 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 DMZ 5663?

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What year was DMZ 5663 registered?

DMZ 5663 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is DMZ 5663 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMZ 5663 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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