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D246 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,481 mi
Last recorded131,481 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 129,664 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 129,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,442 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,117 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 127,117 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage modification (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,771 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

o/s/rear diff oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,414 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear wheel oily

underside rusty and repaired

Fail 26 Oct 2011 119,414 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear wheel oily

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 22 Oct 2010 118,165 miles

front diff oily

o/s/rear wheel oily

underside rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2010 118,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front diff oily

o/s/rear wheel oily

underside rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,649 miles

Chassis corroded

O/s/r wheel is damp with oil (hub seal)

Oil and water leaks from engine

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 116,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chassis corroded

O/s/r wheel is damp with oil (hub seal)

Oil and water leaks from engine

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 114,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Oct 2008 114,912 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 113,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail pipe rubbing tyre

rear spring seatings rusty condition n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 111,830 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
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D246 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D246 PRH, 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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D246 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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