CarVerify

Free Car Check

D266 MTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
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

RegistrationD266 MTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
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

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 102,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Ball hitch corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 102,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both fronts inoperative (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Ball hitch corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,450 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,595 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear axles corroded around the mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear axles corroded around the mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded around the mounting points

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 94,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,796 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 90,830 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,683 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded but not excessively (1.1.3 (e))

Front tyre treads worn low offside tyre inner edge 2.5 mm

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,942 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion to servo body (1.1.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion to servo body (1.1.3 (e))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear panard bushes front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside front under floor at filter pipe work (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

chassis rails/cross members very badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level indicator connector broken

chassis and rear spring mountings badly corroded

corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,527 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Braking system leaking at brake pipe to brake hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level indicator connector broken

chassis and rear spring mountings badly corroded

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

slight oil leak from both front swivel joints

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis/cross members very badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 78,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis/cross members very badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,883 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip device worn

corrosion to chassis/cross members

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis/cross members

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis/cross members

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,767 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to chassis rails and both front door pillers

Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,767 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrosion to chassis rails and both front door pillers

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Fail 31 Mar 2009 66,834 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,921 miles

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

some corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 26 Mar 2008 63,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

some corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to rear chassis rails/cross member and offside front chassis outrigger

some corrosion to both front door pillers

Fail 13 Mar 2007 60,628 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to rear chassis rails/cross member and offside front chassis outrigger

some corrosion to both front door pillers

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,521 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to battery box

offside wiper slightly split

Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,521 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to battery box

offside wiper slightly split

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

D266 MTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 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 D266 MTA, 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 D266 MTA?

You can check the full history of D266 MTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D266 MTA registered?

D266 MTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D266 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D266 MTA shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D266 MTA 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 D266 MTA. 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.