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D338 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

192,258 mi
Last recorded192,258 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 192,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 191,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 187,910 miles

All chassis corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside body floor pan corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 187,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All chassis corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside body floor pan corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 185,507 miles

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

all tyres perished slightly

bulkhead corroded slightly

corrosion evident on various points on the chassis

steering lock not working

wiring loom and dash board warning lights modified previously

Fail 2 Nov 2021 185,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stay bar as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked at multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stay bar as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked at multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bulkhead corroded slightly

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

all four tyres perished slightly

steering lock not working

Pass 12 Oct 2020 183,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 183,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 179,928 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 179,925 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 177,180 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 177,173 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded On top off chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 175,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 175,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 175,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 171,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre valves perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 160,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front to rear brake pipe forming rust

genaral corrosion to front floors under sides

o/s rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 150,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 142,628 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 140,420 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both door handles loose

Pass 23 Sep 2010 140,420 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both door handles loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 135,374 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 120,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

play in steering box

Fail 27 Sep 2006 109,515 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

moderate "runout" on both front discs

play in steering box close to maximum permissible

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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D338 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D338 DRU, 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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D338 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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