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D206 OTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD206 OTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 165,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 162,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 162,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 161,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 159,430 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 159,423 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 152,946 miles

Nearside seat belt frayed

Offside seat belt frayed

Fail 13 Oct 2018 152,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside seat belt frayed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside seat belt frayed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,765 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 125,275 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 125,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight mist of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,134 miles

slight mist of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2013 109,202 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2012 164,148 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

oil leak from axle (half shaft)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 164,125 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 164,124 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 163,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking

Fail 31 Dec 2009 163,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front diff leaking

gearbox leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 157,580 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 OTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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