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D311 OTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

108,922 mi
Last recorded108,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD311 OTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 108,922 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2026 108,922 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 108,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2021 104,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 101,749 miles

Lights switch on column faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive From propshaft/gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering appears rough

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 101,749 miles

Lights switch on column faulty

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Found bad connection in fuse box (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From propshaft/gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering appears rough

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 99,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 99,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox Rear Main

Underside of vehicle and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,486 miles

Chassis corroding in places

Steering box leaking slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,226 miles

Welding carried out to a poor standard.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 951,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,070 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 88,193 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front number plate fitted on bullbar and secured by tie straps.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,167 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front number plate fixing

n/s bush on rear axle a frame poor

DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE ! ! ! DUE TO CHASSIS CONDITION O/S

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s washer poor and wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,621 miles

Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s washer poor and wipers poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 73,079 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,503 miles

advise rear seat belts fitted

exhaust mounts poor and exhust fouls chassis

rear prop shaft front u/j worn

Fail 6 Nov 2010 71,503 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise rear seat belts fitted

exhaust mounts poor and exhust fouls chassis

rear prop shaft front u/j worn

Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

bonnet catch access hole in grille too small for finger, bonnet can be opened with a screwdriver

corrosion around all rear seat mounting points

unsecured wiring in cab from fuse box & dashboard

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet catch access hole in grille too small for finger, bonnet can be opened with a screwdriver

corrosion around all rear seat mounting points

unsecured wiring in cab from fuse box & dashboard

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 67,630 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,334 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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D311 OTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 D311 OTU, 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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D311 OTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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