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D261 ALB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,853 mi
Last recorded17,853 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 ALB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,853 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 17,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 17,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 17,157 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 17,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 16,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,868 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 16,709 miles

O/S/R brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,236 miles

O/s front tyre slighty perished

O/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,809 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,651 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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D261 ALB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D261 ALB, 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 D261 ALB?

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What year was D261 ALB registered?

D261 ALB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1986.

Is D261 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 ALB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D261 ALB have outstanding finance?

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