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D403 NTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,654 mi
Last recorded131,654 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD403 NTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 131,654 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front propshaft both bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft both bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 131,653 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush front steering damper bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front propshaft both bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft both bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 129,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 129,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 128,006 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 128,006 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central cross member corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 127,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side ferrols (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side ferrols (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,575 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

underside corroded in various places

Fail 16 Oct 2019 124,571 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak at front box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 121,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 121,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,270 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint has an oil leak at seal

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,391 miles

THE ENTIRE CHASSIS AND BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN THICK BLACK UNDERSEAL

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,425 miles

the entire chassis nearside and offside front to rear covered in thick black underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,083 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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D403 NTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D403 NTA, 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 D403 NTA registered?

D403 NTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1986.

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