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D102 JEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,256 mi
Last recorded168,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 168,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 168,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,490 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 163,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,645 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

wiring and hoses not routed as original

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,180 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,600 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,843 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,481 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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D102 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D102 JEC, 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 D102 JEC registered?

D102 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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