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D491 SNO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,442 mi
Last recorded64,442 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 SNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 64,442 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 64,442 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,325 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 64,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2016 64,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,989 miles

smoke level close to maximum limit

Fail 14 May 2015 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

smoke level close to maximum limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,910 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,910 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

both front axle seals leaking grease not contaminating brakes at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,378 miles

slight rubbing of wheels on body

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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D491 SNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D491 SNO, 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 D491 SNO registered?

D491 SNO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D491 SNO safe to buy?

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