CarVerify

Free Car Check

D256 HEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,313 mi
Last recorded132,313 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 132,313 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 129,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,412 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 121,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,188 miles

Front steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 121,188 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD ARM ATTATCHED TO STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30CM TORSION ARM (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

Front steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 118,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 118,659 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 118,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 118,659 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,790 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,122 miles

general corosion outside prescribed areas,o/s inner wing ,n/s floor ,o/s floor,alloy body coroded at seatbelt mount n/s .

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,122 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corosion outside prescribed areas,o/s inner wing ,n/s floor ,o/s floor,alloy body coroded at seatbelt mount n/s .

Fail 6 Feb 2013 104,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 90,950 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D256 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D256 HEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D256 HEC?

You can check the full history of D256 HEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D256 HEC registered?

D256 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D256 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D256 HEC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D256 HEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D256 HEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.