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D172 CST

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,490 mi
Last recorded72,490 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 CST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,343 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 70,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 52,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 25,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 172,439 miles

rear shock absorbers covers some corrosion

under vehicle some corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2005 171,154 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers some corrosion

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

Front axle some corrosion

Offside front hub damp with oil

Road wheels some corrosion

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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D172 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D172 CST, 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 D172 CST registered?

D172 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D172 CST safe to buy?

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