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D236 HHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 HHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 149,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 149,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 147,797 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 146,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 131,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 131,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,910 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 122,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no operation at all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no operation at all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 122,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking from injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brakes apply and then suddenly drop to zero performance when held under pressure, only rear wheels, neither brakes are able to obtain a lock on the brake rollers (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,207 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded.

drop arm has play in ball joint.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,207 miles

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

center exhaust bracket corroded.

drop arm has play in ball joint.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,360 miles

front brake imbalance.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,510 miles

fan cowling not fully secure

slight play steering shaft top universal joint

transfer box front output flange play

Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,528 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 108,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 106,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 106,592 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 105,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 105,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 105,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 105,635 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 102,982 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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D236 HHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 D236 HHN, 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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What year was D236 HHN registered?

D236 HHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D236 HHN safe to buy?

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