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D144 GBF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 GBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023

vehicle has been heavily modified for offroad use

Pass 31 Jul 2021
Pass 11 May 2020
Pass 17 Aug 2018

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis heavily under sealed

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis heavily under sealed

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2012 118,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,162 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 116,154 miles

bolts missing out of gearbox cross member

Fail 9 Apr 2011 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bolts missing out of gearbox cross member

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,568 miles

extra wide wheels fitted exposed past wheel arch,s police may have a construction and use issue

n/s and o/s centre chassis main support bar bolts missing

n/s foot step insecure to chassis

rear propshaft u/j,s very dry

bolts/nuts missing bell housing to engine

Fail 13 Apr 2010 113,957 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

extra wide wheels fitted exposed past wheel arch,s police may have a construction and use issue

n/s and o/s centre chassis main support bar bolts missing

n/s foot step insecure to chassis

rear propshaft u/j,s very dry

bolts/nuts missing bell housing to engine

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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D144 GBF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D144 GBF, 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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D144 GBF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1986.

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