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D699 SEV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD699 SEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,101 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering shock bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 106,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable torsion bar bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 104,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable torsion bar bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,402 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,405 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,024 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,994 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,772 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise slight corrosion to bulkhead below windscreen bracket

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f bulkhead bellow windscreen hinge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,854 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 91,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 89,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,399 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 87,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,040 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 86,038 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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D699 SEV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D699 SEV, 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 D699 SEV registered?

D699 SEV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D699 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D699 SEV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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