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1507 PG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

217,268 mi
Last recorded217,268 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1507 PG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 217,268 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 214,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 212,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 210,176 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 210,163 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 207,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 207,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 206,725 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 203,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 201,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsober (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,149 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,888 miles

Propshaft component defective

steering column universal worn

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,171 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,903 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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1507 PG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 1507 PG, 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.

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What year was 1507 PG registered?

1507 PG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 1507 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1507 PG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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