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D194 UFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,596 mi
Last recorded165,596 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 UFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 165,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 194,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 183,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 181,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 174,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 174,972 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil Half-shaft oil leak (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both ball joints / track-rod-ends. Marked Yellow. (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 171,132 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight P.A.S leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 166,499 miles

advise front axle outer ball glands sleight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 166,497 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front axle outer ball glands sleight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 166,337 miles

nearside front bulkhead/floor has corrosion

nearside front swivel joint has a leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 166,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front bulkhead/floor has corrosion

nearside front swivel joint has a leak

offside front swivel joint leaking badly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 165,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 164,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 164,730 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 158,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clucth pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 155,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 May 2006 150,893 miles

4 tyres age in tread

Fail 11 May 2006 150,874 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

4tyres age cracks in tread

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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D194 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D194 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 D194 UFE?

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What year was D194 UFE registered?

D194 UFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D194 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D194 UFE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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