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D531 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,219 mi
Last recorded36,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 34,469 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (baby arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 34,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (baby arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 31,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 24,205 miles

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

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

front seat mounting unsure.. can not see what it is bolted too , but no movement and fixed in place

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 11,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 8,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 6,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 4,136 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 2,110 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44 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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D531 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D531 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 D531 PRH registered?

D531 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D531 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D531 PRH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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