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D191 CTR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 72,285 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Central body mounts (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rubbing against universal steering joint and body panneling (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,615 miles

All four tyres showing slight perishing/cracks in tread line not deep enough to reach canvas

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

rear section exhaust corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,610 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 x bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

All four tyres showing slight perishing/cracks in tread line not deep enough to reach canvas

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

rear section exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement club arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement club arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 70,988 miles

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

corrosion forming on pipes at fuel filter bowl

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,218 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion forming on fuel pipes

rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,966 miles

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

both rear bumpstops missing

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Dec 2010 69,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,657 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 46,566 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

front footwells corroded on both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,125 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

some corrosion at n/s/front footwell

Fail 26 May 2008 46,125 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear bump stops missing

some corrosion at n/s/front footwell

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,626 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 45,626 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,203 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 45,203 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D191 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 D191 CTR, 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 D191 CTR registered?

D191 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D191 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D191 CTR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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