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D361 JEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,154 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,783 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Vallance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 65 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 65 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 65 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 65 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,925 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 106,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 143,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 143,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,011 miles

advise offside front hub seal slight seepage

advise offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2017 143,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front hub seal slight seepage

Offside Rear tyre shows slight cracking on side walls

Fail 3 Apr 2017 142,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wired wrongly (1.7.5c)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s on rear axel (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Rear reflector missing n/s and o/s (1.5.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember inner and outer (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing prop rear bolt not locking type ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 150,383 miles

slight movement in the steering box

Fail 25 Jun 2015 150,383 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 148,920 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 148,902 miles

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 145,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 141,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 136,555 miles

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 131,523 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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D361 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D361 JEC, 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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D361 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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