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D151 GDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 GDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 165,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2024 165,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,778 miles

rear chasses corroding

steering box has slight weep of fluid

drop arm ball joint rubber gaiter perishing

n/s/f metal brake to flexi hose starting to corrode

n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring mountings on rear axle corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,193 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2019 152,003 miles

both rear indicators fading to white light

n/s/f top swivel pin has some play

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,003 miles

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

both rear indicators fading to white light

n/s/f top swivel pin has some play

Pass 16 May 2018 150,981 miles

Nearside Front Hub has slight play in upper hub pin.

Fail 15 May 2018 150,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexie hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Hub has slight play in upper hub pin.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 150,068 miles

n/s/f top swivel pin has slight play

Pass 17 May 2016 147,813 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear propshaft forward universal joint worn

Fail 5 May 2016 147,805 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering locking device insecure steering box drop arm insecure at spline end, locktab can be moved with fingers (2.2.C.1g)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint at top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear propshaft forward universal joint worn

Fail 15 Aug 2015 147,792 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,713 miles

Both front globes damp with fluid but have no obvious leak

Both front tyres perished

NS and OS Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering system damp with fluid but has no obvious leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 147,713 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front globes damp with fluid but have no obvious leak

Both front tyres perished

NS and OS Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering system damp with fluid but has no obvious leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 147,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Aug 2011 147,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 147,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyre have cracking on outside walls

power steering box has slight leak from seal

slight leak on nearside suspension joint seal

Pass 24 Jul 2009 145,060 miles

both osf and osr tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 144,306 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 143,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 143,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 141,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 141,449 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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D151 GDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D151 GDE, 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 D151 GDE registered?

D151 GDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1986.

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