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D84 AVN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,880 mi
Last recorded243,880 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD84 AVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 243,880 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front axle swivel joint seals leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2025 242,353 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front axle swivel joints have a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2024 241,692 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front swivel joints slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2023 238,950 miles

Corrosion underside

Front Swivel hubs leaking

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 235,713 miles

Corrosion several places underside

Front Swivel hubs leaking

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 235,685 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion several places underside

Front Swivel hubs leaking

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 228,597 miles

Corrosion several underside

Horn weak

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 228,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion several underside

Horn weak

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 212,246 miles

Corrosion in places not affecting vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 196,124 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm lower joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 196,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm lower joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 195,995 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front crossmember corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear o/s & n/s bump stops missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak o/s & n/s front hub seals

Pass 18 Apr 2017 179,026 miles

Nearside Front HUB OIL SEAL WEEPING

Nearside Front king pin has pl;ay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 170,502 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

Nearside Front body to chassis fixing bracket 1 of 3 bolts not fitted correctly no nut fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger very rusty ( for body fixing to chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front oil leak from hub seal

air filter loose on fixings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty faces (3.5.1i)

chassis and under body rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2016 170,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose to rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Steering locking device insecure steering arm on steering box tab washer not locked in place on nut (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing split pin missing on ball joint on steering box arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front body to chassis fixing bracket 1 of 3 bolts not fitted correctly no nut fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger very rusty ( for body fixing to chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front oil leak from hub seal

air filter loose on fixings

both rear axle bump stops missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty faces (3.5.1i)

chassis and under body rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2015 170,491 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 170,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 170,074 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front floor panel corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 170,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front floor panel corroded

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2013 169,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 169,756 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 169,262 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 169,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 168,662 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Mar 2011 168,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Mar 2010 167,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 160,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 156,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 146,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 138,169 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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D84 AVN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D84 AVN, 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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D84 AVN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D84 AVN shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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