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D616 KAF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,742 mi
Last recorded191,742 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD616 KAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 191,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 191,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 191,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 191,487 miles

Offside Front floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 191,449 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective has vacuum but no servo assistance (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension cone corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak hose rubbing on power steering pipe and cli[p loose on reservoir ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis too front hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded upper section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering slightly notchy lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 191,449 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 191,449 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 191,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 188,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 184,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 184,353 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 182,778 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged inner

Fail 6 Aug 2013 182,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside front wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 4 Jul 2012 182,604 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 182,402 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 182,354 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 May 2010 179,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front door mirror cracked

nearside rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 179,057 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 174,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cut,no cords visable

Fail 12 Nov 2008 174,782 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cut,no cords visable

Pass 1 Oct 2007 174,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 174,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 173,951 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 173,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D616 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D616 KAF, 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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D616 KAF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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