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D227 DCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 DCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 161,162 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 161,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,049 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 153,282 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle bracket corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 153,282 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle bracket corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,062 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle brackets corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,712 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,499 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 122,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,424 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

VEHICLE FITTED WITH REAR TOW BAR

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,527 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 116,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 116,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 114,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 109,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,990 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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D227 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D227 DCK, 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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D227 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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