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D639 XFL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,441 mi
Last recorded151,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD639 XFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 151,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play At the steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front hub seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 150,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 150,619 miles

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

chassis extension not fully welded underneath

engine mounts modified but not fully seam welded

nearside middle axle hub seal slight leak

o/s/f hub seal slight leak

offside gearbox mount not fully seam welded

rear cab body out riggers corroded and holed

reverse light not working

various side markers not working

Fail 2 May 2019 150,616 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner and outer marked in yellow near shocker and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount inner marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability middle axle trailing arm nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis extension not welded fully underneath

Engine mounts modified but not seam welded fully

Nearside middle axle hub seal slight leak

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside gearbox mount not fully seam welded

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

Rear cab body out riggers corroded and holed

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both near side trackrods (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

various side markers not working

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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D639 XFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D639 XFL, 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 D639 XFL registered?

D639 XFL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D639 XFL safe to buy?

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