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D230 NOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,240 mi
Last recorded22,240 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 22,240 miles

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

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 22,215 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,605 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 19,555 miles

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 17,158 miles

Both front hub seals weeping grease

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 17,141 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 16,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear hub leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outer steering box to nearside (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21 miles

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

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

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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D230 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D230 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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What year was D230 NOX registered?

D230 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1986.

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