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D751 TRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,393 mi
Last recorded150,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 TRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 150,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 149,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 148,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 148,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 147,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 146,865 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 146,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 140,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 135,504 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 132,835 miles

tow hitch mount corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 128,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 127,322 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2011 127,315 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2010 124,475 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 124,462 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 121,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 116,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc petrol 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 TRM, 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 TRM?

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What year was D751 TRM registered?

D751 TRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D751 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D751 TRM 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.

Does D751 TRM have outstanding finance?

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