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D614 MKK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

184,576 mi
Last recorded184,576 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 MKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 184,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 183,388 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 182,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 181,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 179,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 179,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 178,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 177,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 177,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 176,480 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 175,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 174,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 174,024 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 173,937 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 MKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MKK, 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 D614 MKK registered?

D614 MKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D614 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D614 MKK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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