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D751 SNB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,677 mi
Last recorded172,677 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 SNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 172,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 172,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 171,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 166,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrsion to none perscribed areas

little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 17 Jun 2023 166,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose tabs not over to nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrsion to none perscribed areas

hazard light not displaying on switch

indicator not dispayling on dash

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 139,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,695 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 101,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,004 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,081 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,068 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

adv rear axle leaking oil

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 SNB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D751 SNB?

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What year was D751 SNB registered?

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

Is D751 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D751 SNB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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