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D618 MFJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3465cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,677 mi
Last recorded154,677 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD618 MFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,465cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 154,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 154,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 153,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 1,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,694 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 151,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 150,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 150,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

steering damper has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 142,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 140,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 139,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 139,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 139,030 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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D618 MFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D618 MFJ, 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 D618 MFJ registered?

D618 MFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D618 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D618 MFJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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