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D26 GFL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,202 mi
Last recorded202,202 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 GFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 202,202 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 202,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 201,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 200,806 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 198,925 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 197,829 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play in pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 194,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,324 miles

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

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

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

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

bad connection in rear fog lamp

both front hubs oil seals leaking slightly

exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in steering idler

Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front hubs oil seals leaking slightly

exhaust heavily corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front hubs oil seals leaking slightly

slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 16 Oct 2013 98,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,080 miles

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

headlamps emit slightly unclear beam

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

headlamps emit slightly unclear beam

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,900 miles

front hub seal leaking oil.

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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D26 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D26 GFL, 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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What year was D26 GFL registered?

D26 GFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D26 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 GFL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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