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D640 XAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,271 mi
Last recorded186,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD640 XAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 186,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 182,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 175,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 173,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 166,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 161,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 151,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 148,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 146,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 143,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,752 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2015 139,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 139,211 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 139,210 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

freeplay oo o/s rear wheel bearing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 111,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D640 XAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D640 XAO, 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 D640 XAO registered?

D640 XAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D640 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D640 XAO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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