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D162 MYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

218,531 mi
Last recorded218,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 MYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 218,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 218,515 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead in cab, under steering wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 218,513 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No coolant in engine due to radiator leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor under passenger seat ( battery bay ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Passengers floor insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead below steering wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers floor insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak Leaking excessively from radiator ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 218,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 215,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 212,684 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 208,534 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

small engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 208,534 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

small engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 207,324 miles

small oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 205,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 205,511 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front hockey sticks all four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 202,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 202,626 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected box drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 198,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016
Pass 21 Aug 2015 191,325 miles

Both front steering swivels have slight leak

Both front tyres cracking

Front pads low

OSF steering idle control arm has slight play

Rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 186,290 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2014 186,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 184,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 184,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 179,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 179,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 173,275 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 156,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 133,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 124,910 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 110,046 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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D162 MYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D162 MYD, 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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D162 MYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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