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D751 PMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,575 mi
Last recorded177,575 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 PMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 177,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 177,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 177,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 177,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 176,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 176,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,461 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Jun 2019 174,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 173,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 172,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 171,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 171,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 170,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 168,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 167,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 166,479 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 165,099 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 165,099 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 163,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 161,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 159,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 158,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2006 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

draglink balljoint rubber boot damaged may cause excess wear to joint

Pass 5 Jun 2006 155,763 miles

draglink balljoint rubber boot damaged may cause excess wear to joint

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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D751 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D751 PMA, 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 D751 PMA registered?

D751 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1986.

Is D751 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D751 PMA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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