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D579 MOD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,186 mi
Last recorded170,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 MOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 170,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 169,154 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 169,150 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Underbox (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 168,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 168,140 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,237 miles

Chassis heavily corroded but not excessively

Pass 21 Nov 2020 160,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 160,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 160,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 159,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 159,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 159,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 158,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 157,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 156,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 154,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 153,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 153,814 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 153,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 150,266 miles

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

drivers seat base foam split

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

signs of oil loss from n/s/r hub area

Fail 15 Oct 2008 150,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

drivers seat base foam split

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

signs of oil loss from n/s/r hub area

Pass 5 Oct 2007 147,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside & nearside rear shock absorber upper casings corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 146,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 144,284 miles

CORROSION O/S/F OUTRIGGER

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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D579 MOD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D579 MOD, 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 D579 MOD registered?

D579 MOD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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