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D101 FHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 FHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,677 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,613 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Fuel Tank Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Rubbing On Chassis

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear chassis. Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s & n/s centre outriggers corroded

oil leak from o/s/f swivel housing

Fail 19 Dec 2023 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear chassis. Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s & n/s centre outriggers corroded

oil leak from o/s/f swivel housing

Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis & crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s outriggers corroded

o/s/f swivel housing slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear crossmember & rear chassis corroded

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f swivel housing slight leak

outriggers corroded

slight power steering leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Outriggers corroded but not to excess.

Rear chassis is corroded.

Rear cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Slight oil leaks present

Steering arm drop arm ball joint has slight play.

o/s swivel seal leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis slightly corroded

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded

slight leak from o/s/f hub

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs corroded

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,145 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,470 miles

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe cracked

n/s/r chassis corroded ok for test

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe cracked

n/s/r chassis corroded ok for test

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,947 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering system damp with fluid

chassis has slight surface corrosion upon it in places

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering system damp with fluid

chassis has slight surface corrosion upon it in places

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,953 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front suspension turrets corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front prop rear u/j

o/s & n/s front turrets corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front prop rear u/j

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,921 miles

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

corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 75,124 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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D101 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D101 FHY, 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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D101 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

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