CarVerify

Free Car Check

D646 OHL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,420 mi
Last recorded56,420 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 OHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 56,420 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 56,420 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness tighten nut (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,384 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 56,384 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure 2bolts loose in bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,700 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 55,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing no rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wired wrong on main when dipped vice versa (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached both .moving in axle ,possibly washer up /or new bushes? (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm loose/check nut (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sides on ?wired wrong (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached wishbone bracket bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached wishbone bolts loose, nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment loose nut? (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,483 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 54,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 53,921 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cross member bolts insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box mounting insecure (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,838 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bumpstop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,576 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front bump stop missing surface corossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,576 miles

Oil leak

o/s front bump stop missing surface corossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,551 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 53,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,281 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 53,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D646 OHL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D646 OHL, 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

How do I check the history of D646 OHL?

You can check the full history of D646 OHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D646 OHL registered?

D646 OHL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D646 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D646 OHL shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D646 OHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D646 OHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.