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D651 VCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

267,172 mi
Last recorded267,172 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD651 VCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 267,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub leaking oil but not excessive

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 267,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear seats not present at time off test

Pass 16 Oct 2023 267,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure damage (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 2358516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2022 266,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod rubber splitting

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cut on inside sidewall

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 266,919 miles

Oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Door corroded

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door won't open from outside or inside

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats not present at time of test

Wires hanging under dashboard

Pass 10 Oct 2020 266,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear body support mount corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front inner hub seal leaking

oil leaking from rear diff

surface corrosion to front and rear structure inc steering and suspension components

unable to inspect floor pan from inside due to load in the rear.

unable to open offside rear door, no seats on seat belts in the rear, vehicle used as a van

Fail 1 Oct 2020 266,712 miles

Headlamp aim not tested aim not tested on nearside (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear body support mount corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front inner hub seal leaking

oil leaking from rear diff

surface corrosion to front and rear structure inc steering and suspension components

unable to inspect floor pan from inside due to load in the rear.

unable to open offside rear door, no seats on seat belts in the rear, vehicle used as a van

Pass 17 Sep 2019 266,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 266,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 266,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 265,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 265,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 265,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 265,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 265,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 264,732 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 264,708 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 264,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 264,467 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 264,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 264,333 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis holed.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 263,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 263,618 miles

BAD COOLANT LEAK

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 262,624 miles

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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D651 VCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D651 VCD, 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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D651 VCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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