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D280 MYD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 MYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 115,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 114,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 114,334 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on outer edge and inner edge (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 113,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 112,990 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 112,574 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on inner side of cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,728 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,910 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 109,873 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 109,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,336 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 107,336 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear (6.1.B.2)

windscreen washers slightly week

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,397 miles

rear prop shaft u/j has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 101,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,514 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,898 miles

both front and rear offside tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,349 miles

propshaft defective

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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D280 MYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D280 MYD, 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 D280 MYD registered?

D280 MYD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D280 MYD safe to buy?

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