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D180 JUM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,551 mi
Last recorded188,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 JUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 188,551 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 188,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end - insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not staying in on position (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation front and rear (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 184,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 184,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 178,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 178,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 171,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,369 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 155,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 150,647 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 147,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 143,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 141,931 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 19 Apr 2010 141,899 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,730 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 134,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 131,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 131,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D180 JUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D180 JUM, 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 D180 JUM registered?

D180 JUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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