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D624 BRF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD624 BRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,896 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring upside down

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,724 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on bolt (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring upside down

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,180 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 91,666 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,890 miles

nearside front upper swivel has slight play

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front upper swivel has slight play

offside rear brake has slight bind

rear centre prop, rear joint has slight play

transfer box oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,166 miles

nearside front upper swivel has slight play

offside front upper swivel has slight play

rear prop, rear joint has slight play

steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front upper swivel has slight play

offside front upper swivel has slight play

rear prop, rear joint has slight play

steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,017 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front shock absorbers fouling axle

nearside front coil spring location plate bolts loose

steering box arm has slight play

steering joint gaiter split

viscose fan fouling steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,065 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,158 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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D624 BRF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D624 BRF, 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 D624 BRF registered?

D624 BRF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D624 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D624 BRF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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