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D351 HEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,168 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 95,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both front axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced existing repair insuficiant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 95,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,856 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 94,097 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak n/s/r hub (1.2.1 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,847 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,599 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,522 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a piller (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F swivel housings leaking slightly

O/S/R suspension bumpstop missing

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 69,701 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 69,696 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some wetness around brake master cylinder and O/s/f brake hose but do not appear to be leaking.

oil leak

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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D351 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D351 HEC, 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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D351 HEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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