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D137 OUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,524 mi
Last recorded173,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD137 OUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 173,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 173,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 173,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 173,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 171,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 186,495 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,211 miles

slight surface rust

Fail 24 Oct 2018 168,211 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,960 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 166,450 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 166,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f drop limk arm dust cover

steering box drop link arm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 174,629 miles

very slight roughness on o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 161,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 147,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 134,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 134,310 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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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D137 OUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D137 OUJ, 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 D137 OUJ registered?

D137 OUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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