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D401 AGV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 AGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 137,382 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 137,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,629 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 136,626 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front axle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle mounts corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 135,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,353 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,090 miles

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

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

both front screen pillars and o/s/f lower cab panel

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,880 miles

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

Reverse light n/w

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,879 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from front (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Reverse light n/w

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,765 miles

Offside Wiper blade is split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,265 miles

Exhaust front pipe getting thin

Rear axle brake pipe nuts are rusting away

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,426 miles

O/s/f floor pan corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,466 miles

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front trailing arm rear bushes cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,466 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front trailing arm rear bushes cracking

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,547 miles

both no-plates deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,547 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both front tyre treads low on edges

both no-plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 118,258 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,135 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 116,135 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 113,757 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 110,508 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

rear no-plate fading

rear tail pipe slightly loose at joint

Fail 18 Mar 2009 110,508 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear no-plate fading

rear tail pipe slightly loose at joint

Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 107,383 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 100,325 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 100,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/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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D401 AGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 D401 AGV, 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 D401 AGV registered?

D401 AGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1986.

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