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D515 OTT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

295,687 mi
Last recorded295,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD515 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 295,687 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 295,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 290,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 285,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 285,037 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 280,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 280,409 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 275,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 271,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 271,328 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 266,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 261,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 257,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 253,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 247,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 241,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 236,231 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 230,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 230,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 225,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 220,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 215,772 miles

major repairs have been carried out to rear chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2009 211,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 205,512 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 200,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 197,039 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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D515 OTT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D515 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D515 OTT?

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What year was D515 OTT registered?

D515 OTT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D515 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D515 OTT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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