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D673 OLG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,611 mi
Last recorded145,611 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD673 OLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 145,611 miles

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

Front axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front Outer hub leaking

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front exhaust blowing 2 bolts missing

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Outer hub leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 19 May 2025 145,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front Outer hub leaking

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front exhaust blowing 2 bolts missing

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Outer hub leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 28 May 2024 135,419 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 135,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 125,444 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 125,215 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 115,543 miles

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 115,532 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 111,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 101,404 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 98,404 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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D673 OLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D673 OLG, 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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What year was D673 OLG registered?

D673 OLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D673 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D673 OLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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