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D706 CKV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,100 mi
Last recorded18,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 CKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 18,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 17,222 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 17,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 16,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,922 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 15,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,513 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 15,495 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective parking brake warning light not working (1.1.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,159 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 15,159 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 14,931 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 14,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 14,403 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 14,402 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 13,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 13,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 13,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 13,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,993 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from nearside front hub

Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,337 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,434 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 10,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 8,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 6,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,154 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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D706 CKV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D706 CKV, 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 D706 CKV registered?

D706 CKV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1986.

Is D706 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D706 CKV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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