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XKP 750

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,212 mi
Last recorded167,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 750
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 167,212 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 167,212 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 166,610 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both swivel seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust hanger cracking/perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 166,130 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp not illuminating.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 166,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp not illuminating.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 165,707 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel has slight leak

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 165,689 miles

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

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

Nearside Front swivel has slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 165,658 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lock nuts not fitted correct (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lock nuts not fitted correct (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger not fully welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not seating correct (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front door stay

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock fitment incorrect

Offside Front door stay

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

Offside Rear shock incorrect fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 165,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts by alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight switch faulty

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

chassis corroded but not excessive

front door check straps insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 164,967 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 163,621 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 163,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,257 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 162,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust clamp loose

Pass 30 Jul 2012 161,590 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 161,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

steering arm (box) has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2011 161,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 161,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 158,943 miles

Decals to swept area of windscreen but contained within 40mm

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s door mirror cracked

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 158,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Decals to swept area of windscreen but contained within 40mm

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s door mirror cracked

N/s rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 156,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 156,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2008 154,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 154,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 152,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 152,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 148,820 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 148,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XKP 750 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XKP 750, 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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XKP 750 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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