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D106 FHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,171 mi
Last recorded147,171 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 FHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 147,171 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering slightly heavy

Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,772 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 130,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 115,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 113,295 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 107,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,580 miles

Engine emits occasional puff of smoke.

Rear exhaust pipe lose and blowing slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,188 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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D106 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D106 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D106 FHY registered?

D106 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is D106 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D106 FHY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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