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D613 ADX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

181,943 mi
Last recorded181,943 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD613 ADX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 181,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 181,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 181,405 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 180,545 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 180,545 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 179,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 179,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 178,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 174,182 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front hub swivels weeping

Fail 12 Feb 2020 174,182 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front hub swivels weeping

Pass 21 Feb 2019 171,210 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARME (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 171,210 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARME (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached BOLT LOSSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 165,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play oil leak damp (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 159,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 151,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 143,188 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

parking brake warning light does not illumiate

Pass 26 Jan 2015 143,188 miles

parking brake warning light does not illumiate

Pass 29 Jan 2014 136,452 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 120,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,984 miles

steering box leaking slightly. steering arm balljoint covers split. N/S spherical joint leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering box leaking slightly. steering arm balljoint covers split. N/S spherical joint leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,415 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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D613 ADX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D613 ADX, 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 D613 ADX registered?

D613 ADX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D613 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D613 ADX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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