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D178 UFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,728 mi
Last recorded147,728 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD178 UFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 147,728 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 147,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumpstop missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 147,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumpstop missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Fail 4 Jul 2024 146,808 miles

All direction indicators not working Only working as hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All not working unless headlights are on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and the offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front bump stop is missing

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and the offside bump stops are missing

Fail 6 Jul 2023 146,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and the offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front bump stop is missing

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and the offside bump stops are missing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,962 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 145,957 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,482 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play & cover not preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush & offside rear - as chalked. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe pinch bolt lose - as chalked. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,162 miles

Slight corrosion to under body of vehicle.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,106 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near inner sill - as chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers floor pan - as chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to under body of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,379 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

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

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

light corrossion to under body

Pass 6 Jun 2017 138,090 miles

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

NSR hub seal damp

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush's x2 (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front + Rear

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 136,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,681 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high NS + OS (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 axle bush's (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front metal brake pipes corroding

Rear chassis corroded in suspension and spring mounting areas

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both beam images poor

passenger floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 135,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 133,893 miles

Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2013 132,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine has oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 132,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 131,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 131,010 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 129,355 miles

Offside Rear Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 129,352 miles

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 126,412 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/sf brake backing plate broken - rear prop shaft incorrely fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 122,872 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D178 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D178 UFE, 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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D178 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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