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D485 SVH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 SVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 48,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis inside chaisis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitment ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,010 miles

advise n/s/front brake back plate missing

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Sep 2020 48,009 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all 3 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,614 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre support, marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 46,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,250 miles

advise centre rear steering arm repaired

Fail 23 May 2014 45,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

tow bar wiring fouling exhaust system

Fail 2 Jun 2012 43,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

tow bar wiring fouling exhaust system

Pass 13 May 2011 38,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,113 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,166 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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D485 SVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D485 SVH, 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 D485 SVH registered?

D485 SVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D485 SVH safe to buy?

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