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D571 GCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,799 mi
Last recorded172,799 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 172,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 172,787 miles

Nearside Rear Repair close to sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2024 172,787 miles

Nearside Rear Repair close to sidewall

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 172,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 167,303 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 167,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2017 164,270 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 164,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2016 160,918 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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D571 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D571 GCD, 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 D571 GCD registered?

D571 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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