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D564 WPE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,624 mi
Last recorded126,624 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD564 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering box damp

Fail 19 Nov 2025 126,621 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering box damp

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle painted in under seal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 124,661 miles

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Forward bracket is corroded and loosened (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near to rear trailing arm mount - small hole but not excessive - unlikely to affect strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin has slight play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded but unlikely to affect overall body security (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear axles have slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff nose bearing worn

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places, especially towards rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger footwell corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near to rear trailing arm mount - small hole but not excessive - unlikely to affect strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin has slight play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded but unlikely to affect overall body security (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear axles have slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff nose bearing worn

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places, especially towards rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 124,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft has worn UJ on rear gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

NSF king pin is worn and has slight movement

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

OSF king pin is worn and has slight movement

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded and has hole appearing but doesnt significantly reduce its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has various corroded areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft has worn UJ on rear gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

NSF king pin is worn and has slight movement

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

OSF king pin is worn and has slight movement

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded and has hole appearing but doesnt significantly reduce its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has various corroded areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both footwells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in king pins

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 122,852 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,643 miles

Offside Front Kingpins have slight play

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,805 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 29 Apr 2016 111,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not tested (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose as marked (2.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front offside and nearside brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 116,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft has play

Fail 28 Nov 2014 116,202 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft has play

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,491 miles

ALL SUSPENION ARM AND SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETIORING BUT NO MOVEMENT .

Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,987 miles

N EARSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGN OF AGE

Fail 8 Dec 2012 113,987 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N EARSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGN OF AGE

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,686 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe broken

rear tie bar bushes starting to split at chassise end

Pass 11 Dec 2007 108,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 108,210 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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D564 WPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D564 WPE, 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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D564 WPE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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