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D627 ACJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

216,068 mi
Last recorded216,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD627 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 216,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 215,800 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded & slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion - very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2025 215,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak advise inspection

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded & slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion - very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

evidence of oil leak around rear wheels

reverse light damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2024 214,775 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear out rigger / body mounting holed & corroded advise early repair

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking - advise early inspection / repair

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

general chassis corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2023 214,496 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting / fixing holed & corroded but still secure advise very early repair

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp / stain suspect hub oil seal advise inspection

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

rear chassis corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2023 214,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting / fixing holed & corroded but still secure advise very early repair

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp / stain suspect hub oil seal advise inspection

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

rear chassis corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2022 214,191 miles

signs of leak from o/s/r brake back plate advise early inspection

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 214,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt for most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box & pipe (6.1.2 (a))

signs of leak from o/s/r brake back plate advise early inspection

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 213,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 16 Mar 2021 213,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 9 Jan 2020 213,098 miles

general underbody corrosion

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished with age

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber outer casing poor & slight weep

Fail 6 Jan 2020 213,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative cable broken (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished with age

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber outer casing poor & slight weep

oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2018 213,094 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 213,101 miles

Nearside Front body has corrosion

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear hub leaking fluid

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 213,099 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front body has corrosion

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear hub leaking fluid

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 213,096 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 213,094 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear chassie has corrosion

rear body has corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 213,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 213,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 213,098 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 213,094 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 213,094 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 213,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 213,094 miles

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

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

battery tray badly corroded

corrosion in the f/o/s out rigger

corrosion in the rear chassis legs

Pass 14 Dec 2011 213,094 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 213,094 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 213,040 miles

battery tray corroded

front floor pans corroded

front prop uj worn

r/o/s axle leaking oil

Fail 30 Nov 2010 213,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery tray corroded

front floor pans corroded

front prop uj worn

r/o/s axle leaking oil

Pass 11 Jun 2009 210,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 209,168 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

f/n/s floor pan corroded

front prop shaft, rear joint bolts loose

Fail 20 Nov 2007 209,163 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

f/n/s floor pan corroded

front prop shaft, rear joint bolts loose

Pass 10 Nov 2006 208,502 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2005 205,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 205,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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D627 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D627 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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D627 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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