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D881 GAV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,400 mi
Last recorded4,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD881 GAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 4,400 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 4,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 4,279 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 3,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 3,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 2,179 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 1,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 1,568 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 1,539 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards not working with ignition switch in the off position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 166,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 158,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 152,336 miles

front and rear propshaft ujs worn

Fail 7 Jan 2016 152,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear propshaft ujs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,179 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 152,178 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 151,433 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 151,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 150,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 148,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 148,267 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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D881 GAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D881 GAV, 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 D881 GAV registered?

D881 GAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1986.

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