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D614 ACJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 104,219 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,728 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,607 miles

washers frozen

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,279 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 103,279 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose all bolt loose on parking brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,279 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe across rear axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 101,279 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe across rear axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,956 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 100,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,389 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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D614 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D614 ACJ, 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 D614 ACJ registered?

D614 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D614 ACJ safe to buy?

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