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D191 UJM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 UJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 129,651 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 129,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,254 miles

Front axle locating bar mounting bushes weak

N/s front exhaust pipe clamp corroded

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Binding at n/s rear wheel when rotated by hand

Front axle locating bar mounting bushes weak

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

N/s front exhaust pipe clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,942 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,942 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2012 127,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 126,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,586 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 125,571 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 145,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 118,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 116,305 miles

offside front wheel hub slight play †steering control box evidence of fluid leak †rear top shockabsorber bushes starting to wear

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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D191 UJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D191 UJM, 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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D191 UJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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