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D174 CRW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 CRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,996 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front general corrossion to underside of vehicle and covered in underseal

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 57,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front general corrossion to underside of vehicle and covered in underseal

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,877 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering arm lock washer (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 56,128 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 55,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,844 miles

Front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

Surface corrosion to both front chassis rails + front floor sctions

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,722 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 54,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,027 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,818 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,694 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,694 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,126 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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D174 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D174 CRW, 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 D174 CRW registered?

D174 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D174 CRW safe to buy?

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