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D264 MOF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD264 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 129,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 129,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted with corrosion on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brakes pull slightly to nearside

Fail 1 May 2025 129,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (SWITCH FAULT) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front panhard rod mounting bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working (4.2.2 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective both ends of drag link (clamps insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted with corrosion on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brakes pull slightly to nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,634 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 128,417 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,126 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 128,117 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ALONG OFFSIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

HYDROCARBONS ONLY JUST WITHIN EMISSION LIMITS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,272 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,840 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft uj worn

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,419 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 122,419 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in propshart u j for transmission brake

Pass 15 Dec 2012 118,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2011 116,852 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 113,854 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,854 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,818 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing on rear

steering box drop arm ball jiont boot drift

Pass 13 Oct 2006 112,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rearaxle/suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 12 Oct 2006 112,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear axle/suspension bump stop rubbers missing

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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D264 MOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D264 MOF, 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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D264 MOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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