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D206 JBU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD206 JBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 79,733 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on end brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember 2 places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on end brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre is corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced to outrigger is corroded bad (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre is corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear backplate covered in oil

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

steering damper bushes slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion,crossmember not in prescribed areas

corrosion exhaust

corrosion x2 body mounts in front floorpans

some play,steering damper bushes

Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 tailpipe sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion,crossmember not in prescribed areas

corrosion exhaust

corrosion x2 body mounts in front floorpans

some play,steering damper bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,590 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion crossmember,unprescribed areas

corrosion to exhaust

play in steering damper bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,590 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion crossmember,unprescribed areas

corrosion to exhaust

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion to crossmember

corrosion to exhaust

play in steering damper bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,337 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at trailing arm mount,offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear corrosion to crossmember

clutch fluid level low

corrosion to exhaust

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,935 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shroud also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub cap missing,oil leak from same area and halfshaft/carrier splines worn

Offside Rear oil mist around hub cap

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting additional corrosion to rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shroud also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub cap missing,oil leak from same area and halfshaft/carrier splines worn

Offside Rear oil mist around hub cap

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting additional corrosion to rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,377 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist,also corroded shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rubber hub cap dust cover missing,hub seal leaking and play in half shaft/hub splines

Offside Rear rubber hub cap dust cover damp from oil,possible hub seal leaking

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist,also corroded shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear rubber hub cap dust cover missing,hub seal leaking and play in half shaft/hub splines

Offside Rear rubber hub cap dust cover damp from oil,possible hub seal leaking

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

some play in steering damper bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion in rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

some play in steering damper bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,098 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion in rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

some play in steering damper bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some play in steering damper bushes

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,619 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

some play in steering damper bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

much play in front propshaft both universal joints

play in steering damper bush

Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

much play in front propshaft both universal joints

play in steering damper bush

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded

play in steering damper bushes

Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded

play in steering damper bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,102 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shockabsorber shrouds corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear exhaust tail pipe very rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear exhaust tail pipe very rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,946 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,946 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,256 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,256 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uj on front prop worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,849 miles

All four tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,849 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,359 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all road tyres badly perished

both rear shockabsorbers noisey and top casings corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,698 miles

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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D206 JBU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 D206 JBU, 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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D206 JBU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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