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D417 OFC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD417 OFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 156,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 156,330 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail joint to diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis drain hole corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 153,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 150,014 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 7 May 2022 149,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush/pin in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 4 May 2021 146,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 144,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT RADIUS ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,487 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints showing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints showing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 136,070 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outrigger to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 136,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outrigger to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt loose (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 127,247 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear diff leak

slight blow on exhaust

universal joint to rear axle worn

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres deteriorating on inner walls

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,156 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,149 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,149 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 110,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 110,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

serious engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 108,173 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear prop shaft rear flange bolts loose

serious engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,322 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 106,305 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp has a sharp edge caused by damage

Pass 29 Nov 2006 104,132 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 104,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

nearside rear chassie rusted

nearside rear cross member rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2005 98,678 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 98,648 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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D417 OFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 D417 OFC, 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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D417 OFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1986.

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