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D246 UAL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 UAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 92,131 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drivers and passengers floor corroded but still intact

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,200 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle behind front trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drivers and passengers floor corroded but still intact

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,378 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Radiator support lower corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

N/S and O/S foot well floor corroded underside

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger corroded and inside chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger corroded and inside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Radiator support lower corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

N/S and O/S foot well floor corroded underside

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,244 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired And has slight leak of oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S and O/S Cross member corroded on both mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front N/S and O/S Trailing arm bush Perishing

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Swivel housing slight leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger has rust holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front N/S and O/S Trailing arm bush Perishing

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Swivel housing slight leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,786 miles

Central Rear A-Frame ball joint slight play

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

Front steering damper bush has some play

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front axle king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front corrosion starting on bulkhead

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing but cannot detach

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear A-Frame ball joint slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front axle king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front corrosion starting on bulkhead

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing but cannot detach

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Central Front steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,992 miles

Front footwell corroded on bulkhead n/s and o/s

Front to rear brake pipe obscured and covered in underseal

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

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

chassis covered in black underseal

steering damper bush worn

Fail 25 Aug 2020 83,992 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front footwell corroded on bulkhead n/s and o/s

Front to rear brake pipe obscured and covered in underseal

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

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

chassis covered in black underseal

steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,858 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper has corrosion

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bump stops missing

chassis has rust and corrosion

slight seepage from n/s ront swivel housing

steering damper bush worn

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,858 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper has corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bump stops missing

chassis has rust and corrosion

slight seepage from n/s ront swivel housing

steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,206 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front footwells corroded on outside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,206 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front footwells corroded on outside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,373 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,824 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust rusty

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust rusty

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,207 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis has corrosion

rear crossmember has corrosion

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis has corrosion

rear crossmember has corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaks from engine,front and rear prop-shaft oil seals and gearbox/transfer box.

slight oil mist from front hub seals

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,703 miles

Front diff oil seal leaking

Oil leak

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

slighty corrosion on both front brakes pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,197 miles

50% imbalance on rear brakes

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear crossmember has heavy corrosion on inside

Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

50% imbalance on rear brakes

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear crossmember has heavy corrosion on inside

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,620 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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D246 UAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D246 UAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D246 UAL?

You can check the full history of D246 UAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D246 UAL registered?

D246 UAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D246 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D246 UAL shows 35 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D246 UAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D246 UAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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