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D906 AFH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,509 mi
Last recorded118,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD906 AFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,509 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,671 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,671 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 107,671 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 107,671 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 107,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 107,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 107,671 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 107,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,671 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 107,671 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2008 107,671 miles

Nearside Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 107,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 107,671 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 107,671 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt very slack

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 104,363 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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D906 AFH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D906 AFH, 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 D906 AFH registered?

D906 AFH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D906 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D906 AFH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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