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OKS 464

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKS 464
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,874 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X3 chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X3 chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 91,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,619 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,503 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,503 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,379 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 85,537 miles

gear oil on n\s front wheel

rear o\s bump stop

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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OKS 464 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OKS 464, 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 OKS 464 registered?

OKS 464 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1986.

Is OKS 464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKS 464 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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