CarVerify

Free Car Check

D178 SBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 SBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,923 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r/slow 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no tell tale indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,519 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,471 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,147 miles

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

n/sf bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,098 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/sf bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2014 76,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,771 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D178 SBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 D178 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D178 SBA?

You can check the full history of D178 SBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D178 SBA registered?

D178 SBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D178 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D178 SBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D178 SBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D178 SBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.