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D362 AEH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD362 AEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,273 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body mount A pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 121,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Foot brake operation (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body mount A pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount lower door A piller area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 120,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount lower door A piller area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bulkhead under brake pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panhard rod rear mount- outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis mount to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 1 turret bolt missing but secure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 1 turret bolt missing but secure (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak,but not excessive

Fail 17 Aug 2023 120,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top of chassis holed by rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd joint at the rear of the front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose x2 at the front of the rear prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off of drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,220 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off of drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,077 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,463 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,461 miles

Central Rear Lower Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose STEERING DAMPER (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment REAR (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 102,583 miles

front springs slightly corroded, o/s/r suspension arm bush slightly worn, rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,009 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP COVER MISSING.

N/S FRONT OUTRIGGER SOME CORROSION VISIBLE.

POWER STEERING BOX AREA OILY.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 92,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal anti slip cover missing.

n/s front outrigger some corrosion visible.

power steering box area oily .

Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,710 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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D362 AEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D362 AEH, 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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D362 AEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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