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D190 AVJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,771 mi
Last recorded185,771 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 AVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 185,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 184,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 182,831 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 181,771 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 176,376 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 176,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 176,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 175,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 174,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 170,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 170,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/cross member near upper shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 167,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 165,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 162,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 160,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 154,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 154,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 152,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 152,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 149,668 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2008 149,659 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 147,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 147,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 145,433 miles

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

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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D190 AVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D190 AVJ, 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 D190 AVJ registered?

D190 AVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1986.

Is D190 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 AVJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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