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D341 TFR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD341 TFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,481 miles

Drop arm balljoint dust cover deteriorated/perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 55,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,705 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 54,705 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

PAS pipes insecure

reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,309 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s steering swivle sphere leaking

slight lift in all track rod ends

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s steering swivle sphere leaking

slight lift in all track rod ends

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,371 miles

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

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,951 miles

both front headlamp reflectors corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,950 miles

front headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

nearside front hub assembley has slight play in a bush.

rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,099 miles

corrosion evident on o/s shock absorber mounting cone

play evident in steering drop arm ball joint, not excessive

slight play in n/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,099 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion evident on o/s shock absorber mounting cone

play evident in steering drop arm ball joint, not excessive

slight play in n/s/f & n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,372 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 45,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,664 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D341 TFR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D341 TFR, 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 D341 TFR registered?

D341 TFR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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