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D411 SHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,335 mi
Last recorded175,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD411 SHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 175,335 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 175,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 172,352 miles

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

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

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 166,253 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread and offside front

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

slight plat in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2023 166,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking in tread and offside front

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

slight plat in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2022 162,533 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel NOTE: Steering felt stiff when tested (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 162,515 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Drag link ball joint nut locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel NOTE: Steering felt stiff when tested (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock is leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing badly when tested (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 111,534 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,618 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 109,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 109,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 106,551 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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D411 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D411 SHD, 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 D411 SHD registered?

D411 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D411 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D411 SHD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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