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D401 JMK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,106 mi
Last recorded160,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 JMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 160,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 159,486 miles

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

oil leak

oil seepage around rear axle seals

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,355 miles

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

engine oil leak

oil stains on rear wheels

Fail 15 Jun 2016 159,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil leak

engine oil low

oil stains on rear wheels

Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 158,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,572 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 158,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 157,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 157,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 157,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 157,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 157,033 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 157,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 156,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 155,198 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 155,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2008 153,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 153,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 152,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 150,805 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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D401 JMK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D401 JMK, 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 D401 JMK registered?

D401 JMK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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