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D591 NRL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,592 mi
Last recorded179,592 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD591 NRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 179,592 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Light surface rust across vehicle.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber protective casing corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 178,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play Foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 178,600 miles

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

Engine oil level close to minimum

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play Foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 177,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 177,712 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 177,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 177,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 177,312 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 173,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 166,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 165,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 156,233 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 156,233 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,521 miles

Offside Rear o/ side rear shock absorber outer caseing has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,143 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 138,080 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported l/hand rear brake pipe not supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail pipe has major leak of gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering drop arm has play (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 128,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 128,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 118,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,808 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 118,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,353 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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D591 NRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D591 NRL, 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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D591 NRL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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