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B111 RDJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,333 mi
Last recorded135,333 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 RDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 135,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed below outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front both hubs seeping

Rear both brake back plates corroded/weak

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

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2026 135,309 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake backing plates corroded

Front hub swivels leaking

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear stud leaking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 135,299 miles

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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, resting on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front BJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning belt excessively loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber lower (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front swivel hubs leaking

Offside rear stub axle leaking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 129,363 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigga (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 128,332 miles

Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2020 128,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / cross memeber corroded & holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 127,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,471 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 123,460 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 122,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering shaft u.j slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,738 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering shaft u.j slight play

Pass 31 May 2008 116,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 114,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 114,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 112,611 miles

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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B111 RDJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B111 RDJ, 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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B111 RDJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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