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D84 GBX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD84 GBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,651 miles

underbody covered in mud

Pass 11 May 2025 88,651 miles

under body covered in mud

Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,651 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,554 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 77,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2008 106,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 105,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust tail pipe fouling chassis and body.

Fail 8 Sep 2007 104,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 104,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 104,795 miles

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

above normal play n/s/f & o/s/r hubs

both front trackta joints pitted

rear body under floor members rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,312 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN AND STARTING TO CORRODE AND GET PITTED .

Fail 7 Jun 2006 102,298 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front axle breather pipe is rubbing front prop. shaft

front bumper and bull bar insecure

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 GBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GBX, 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 D84 GBX registered?

D84 GBX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D84 GBX safe to buy?

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