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D381 PRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Surface corrosion suspension mountings.

Pass 3 Oct 2022

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 232,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 231,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 231,335 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 228,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 225,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 225,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 222,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 216,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 214,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 213,360 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F hub oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 199,566 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 199,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 3 Apr 2006 183,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D381 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D381 PRH, 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 D381 PRH registered?

D381 PRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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