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D32 AFS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD32 AFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 149,864 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,875 miles

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

immediate drop link ball joint has more than usual play

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake hoses and ferrules covered in grease

vehicle as previous welding repairs

Fail 10 Nov 2021 147,440 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake hoses and ferrules covered in grease

slight play in nearside steering swivel

vehicle as previous welding repairs

Pass 27 Nov 2020 146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle as had previous welding repairs, undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2020 146,096 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger mount as marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body in places, had various previous welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule extensively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule extensively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,585 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis corroded in places and has been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,656 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 142,656 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly offside late to release (3.7.B.4)

fluctuation from both front brakes

Pass 2 May 2017 140,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,947 miles

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

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

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

play in steering located at wheel

play offside steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 139,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven nearside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,483 miles

offside hub oil seal leaking

offside seat belt fraid

possible steering box leak further investigation

Fail 10 Apr 2014 133,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly split

o/s/f hub seal leaking

offside seatbelt slightly fraid

possible steering box leak advise further investigation

Pass 16 Apr 2013 130,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 130,219 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 18 Apr 2012 127,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 127,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 123,588 miles

sliht play in joint on rear upper centre axle wishbone arangement

Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

sliht play in joint on rear upper centre axle wishbone arangement

Pass 7 May 2010 115,856 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 115,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 114,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 114,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 11,376 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 11,376 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 111,811 miles

slight movement in near side rear wheel bearing

steering box damp

Fail 18 Nov 2006 111,768 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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D32 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 D32 AFS, 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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D32 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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