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D35 DDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD35 DDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 104,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 103,515 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 103,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension locking device ineffective A FRAME BALL JOINT NUT (5.3.6 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,405 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 102,405 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 101,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 99,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,557 miles

n/s/f rebound rubber missing

o/s and n/s/r rebound rubbers missing

slight oil leak auto cooler pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,556 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

n/s/f rebound rubber missing

o/s and n/s/r rebound rubbers missing

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight oil leak auto cooler pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 95,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,146 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 93,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,133 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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D35 DDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D35 DDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D35 DDU registered?

D35 DDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1986.

Is D35 DDU safe to buy?

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