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D145 FBD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,471 mi
Last recorded200,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 200,471 miles

off road use

Fail 7 Sep 2026 200,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

off road use

Pass 6 Sep 2025 198,790 miles

off road comptition use

Pass 25 Jul 2024 196,792 miles

off road grizzly tyres fitted

off road use

Pass 16 Jan 2023 195,049 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

used for off roading

Fail 5 Jan 2023 195,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 192,845 miles

vehicle used for competition use

Pass 19 Oct 2020 190,777 miles

off road use

Pass 7 Oct 2019 189,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 189,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 187,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 187,489 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated floor come batterybox area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering rod worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 186,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery box corroded

both wiper blades split

Fail 30 Aug 2017 186,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery box corroded

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Oct 2015 181,877 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 181,877 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 181,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both front floor areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seat area\ (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 180,870 miles

Boith front swivel joint gaitors split

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 180,859 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Boith front swivel joint gaitors split

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 179,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

very muddy underbody

Fail 11 Mar 2013 179,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

very muddy underbody

Pass 22 Mar 2012 173,597 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 173,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2011 170,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,709 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 166,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 164,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 157,219 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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D145 FBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D145 FBD, 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 D145 FBD registered?

D145 FBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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