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D259 OVX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,226 mi
Last recorded161,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 OVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 161,226 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 161,224 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid fluid leaking on brake shoes (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 151,407 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 139,749 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 139,749 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 134,262 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on both discs ridged and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower pedal box / bulk head area slight corrosion inside and outside

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired fluctuating badly (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 134,262 miles

Central Rear Suspension component insecurely attached castle nut missing split pin or locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on both discs ridged and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower pedal box / bulk head area slight corrosion inside and outside

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired fluctuating badly (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 124,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer floor pan corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 124,501 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer floor pan corroded

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached to body (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 113,895 miles

Little hand brake reserve travel

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 113,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 113,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,887 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both shock towers (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,789 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,599 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 96,222 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box seal seeping.

Will not switch off on key,

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,353 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,740 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,128 miles

front shock absorber towers corroded

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

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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D259 OVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 D259 OVX, 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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D259 OVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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