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D460 ESL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,052 mi
Last recorded138,052 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 ESL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 138,052 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Foremost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front axle corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light showing as red instead of white

Fail 24 Aug 2026 137,998 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Foremost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front axle corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light showing as red instead of white

Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

front axle corroded

n/s front brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 134,968 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

front axle corroded

n/s front inner surface of brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 132,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front axle corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,543 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 128,419 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,478 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 125,176 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 125,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan at seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision at seat belt mount and battery (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 124,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 124,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front propshaft woren

fuel pump has a slight leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 123,790 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front propshaft woren

fuel pump has a slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,432 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 122,432 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,287 miles

body bolts to chassis missing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 122,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body bolts to chassis missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,961 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Jul 2011 121,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2007 120,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 119,790 miles

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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D460 ESL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 D460 ESL, 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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D460 ESL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1986.

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