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D184 UFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,723 mi
Last recorded162,723 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD184 UFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 162,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 161,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 161,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 160,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 159,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 154,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 153,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 152,145 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/side rear (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/side rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 149,155 miles

handbrake minimum pass

Pass 21 Feb 2013 148,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 143,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 140,715 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 140,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,963 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 133,510 miles

rear shockobsorber casings starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2008 129,042 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 123,213 miles

o/side steering idler bush slight play

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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D184 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D184 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D184 UFE?

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What year was D184 UFE registered?

D184 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is D184 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D184 UFE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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