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D64 LWL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD64 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight leak of grease. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight leak of grease. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 86,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight leak of grease. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight leak of grease. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,023 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,086 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle mounting ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,173 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bar nearside bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm joint to front axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member corroded and holed (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm joint to front axle bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm to axle bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front stabliser bar nearside bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,220 miles

advise rear x member and chassis legs at rear some corrosion present

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,162 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise rear x member and chassis legs at rear some corrosion present

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 69,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,074 miles

advise offside an d nearside rear chassis legs have some corrosion present

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,187 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,392 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis has some corrosion present -not excessive at this time

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

advise various bell housing bolts missing

rear chassis has some corrosion present -not excessive at this time

Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,820 miles

Oil leak

advise offside and nearside front trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 60,820 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear s/absorber dirt shield corroded

advise offside and nearside front trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front prop-shaft front and rear joints worn

advise rear prop-shaft rear joint worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise power steering belt

rear prop-shaft rear joint badly worn

rear x member corroded and holed at rear step area

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,520 miles

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

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

advise crank shaft seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Nov 2007 51,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

advise crank shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,610 miles

advise front no plate slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,243 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 47,243 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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D64 LWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 D64 LWL, 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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D64 LWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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