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D619 ACJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,507 mi
Last recorded63,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD619 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 63,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,196 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 62,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 61,269 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 59,935 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier N/S Battery box (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 57,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 56,463 miles

Offside Front slight wear in swivel joint

Fail 28 Apr 2021 56,420 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight wear in swivel joint

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,887 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are poor

Oil leak From engine mainly

Windscreen washer pressure is poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,631 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,984 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,479 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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D619 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D619 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.

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What year was D619 ACJ registered?

D619 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D619 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D619 ACJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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