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D799 LAG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,740 mi
Last recorded185,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD799 LAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 185,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 185,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 185,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 184,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 182,841 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 179,915 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 177,375 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 175,980 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 173,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 173,486 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,881 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 171,881 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 171,263 miles

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

Front bumper and bull bar corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 169,417 miles

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

Front bumper and bull bar corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Crossmember corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 167,768 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear crossmember corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 165,510 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 165,510 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear crossmember corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 164,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 161,928 miles

fornt and rear tyre both sides rubber perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,924 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyers side walls cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 159,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 157,745 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 157,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 154,582 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 153,248 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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D799 LAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D799 LAG, 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 D799 LAG registered?

D799 LAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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