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D570 EDX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD570 EDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 113,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,721 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around bump stop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,695 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember inner and outer (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm to box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,400 miles

Rear x member corroded

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,220 miles

general chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,220 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,093 miles

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

general underbody / chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,093 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody / chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,735 miles

General light corrosion all over

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,735 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

General light corrosion all over

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,451 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,895 miles

chassis has general corrosion

water leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 109,515 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,515 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,815 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 106,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,625 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 100,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,466 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,285 miles

Oil leak from power steering assembly. Drop arm b all joint gaiter split. Rear fog lamp lens dull.

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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D570 EDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D570 EDX, 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 D570 EDX registered?

D570 EDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1986.

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