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D578 NGE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 NGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 55,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 44,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 41,441 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 40,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 36,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 17,551 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Upper Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 12,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006
Fail 30 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 164,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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D578 NGE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D578 NGE, 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

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What year was D578 NGE registered?

D578 NGE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D578 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 NGE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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