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D191 NOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,511 mi
Last recorded23,511 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 23,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight leak from front hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2024 21,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hubs slightly leaking

rear diff and transfer box slight leak

Fail 4 Oct 2024 21,812 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hubs slightly leaking

rear diff and transfer box slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,158 miles

Diffs, engine and gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front suspension coil spring corroded

Service brake pedal has soft feel, advise bleed.

The top mounting bushes of both front shock absorbers are perishing and splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2022 20,297 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Indicator tell-tale inoperative visual tell-tale not working, audible tell-tale can be heard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox have minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 20,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure spring incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamp patterns of poor quality

Indicator tell-tale inoperative visual tell-tale not working, audible tell-tale can be heard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox have minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 hanger broken, other hanger heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,475 miles

No seats fitted at the time of test !!!

Fail 15 Aug 2016 18,414 miles

Electrical wiring insecure towbar electrics (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear chassis outrigger corroded

floor under battery corroded

front to rear brake pipe union corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight pump belt slack (2.2.D.1)

Front to rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front chassis body mountings

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,834 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 16,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to back various places and mounts missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and leaking fluid (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And worn (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis And offside front X2 missing. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play And leaking fluid (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,097 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,085 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 87,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,158 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,110 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front axle bump stop missing

seats fixed down with six bolts each but lot of flex in mounting plate

Fail 14 Jan 2010 73,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front axle bump stop missing

seats fixed down with six bolts each but lot of flex in mounting plate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,926 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 70,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 69,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nail in both rear tyres

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,940 miles

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

Exhaust rubbing on chassis at rear of vehicle

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 55,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very slight oil leak from nearside front lower swivel joint

Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 55,808 miles

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

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 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NOX, 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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D191 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

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