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D413 SHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,260 mi
Last recorded154,260 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD413 SHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 154,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check insecure

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

battery light on

both front hub seal leaking

handbrake lever high

Fail 12 May 2026 154,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 of 2 in-op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check insecure

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

battery light on

both front hub seal leaking

handbrake lever high

Pass 9 May 2025 154,022 miles

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

oil leak at hub seals

Fail 24 Apr 2025 154,016 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light on with headlights (4.5.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

oil leak at hub seals

Pass 29 Apr 2024 153,646 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,370 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 153,370 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 153,032 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seals slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 153,032 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both lamps showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seals slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 152,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak front diff ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 152,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 152,079 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 152,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 148,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009
Fail 3 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 134,445 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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D413 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D413 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 D413 SHD registered?

D413 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1986.

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