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D22 LAR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,416 mi
Last recorded162,416 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 LAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 162,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 154,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 151,572 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair little reserve travel foot brake (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various chassis sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 146,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 146,511 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 198,528 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 191,222 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clip at fuel filler to tank insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2019 191,222 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clip at fuel filler to tank insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 188,830 miles

Oil leak engine and transmission areas ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 188,830 miles

Oil leak engine and transmission areas ()

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 bulbs inop. (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box insecure Mounting bolt missing. (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 184,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 177,247 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 177,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 177,232 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 168,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 162,435 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 162,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

gearbox/transfer box oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 159,000 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 159,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 153,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight fuel dampness at injection pump

Fail 25 Mar 2010 153,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight fuel dampness at injection pump

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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D22 LAR 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 63.6%.

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 D22 LAR, 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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D22 LAR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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