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D463 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,235 mi
Last recorded257,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD463 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 257,235 miles

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

Non-standard suspension and other components fitted

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed prior to inspection

Pass 14 May 2025 256,112 miles

Non-standard suspension fitted

Fail 13 May 2025 256,109 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Non-standard suspension fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 253,180 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 250,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 247,498 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 245,415 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed prior to inspection

Fail 24 May 2021 245,415 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed prior to inspection

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 244,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most, especially under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed prior to inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 243,988 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 243,987 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 225,025 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 225,025 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 210,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 197,638 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 197,600 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 180,996 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 163,824 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 163,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D463 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D463 PRH, 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 D463 PRH registered?

D463 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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