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D417 PMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

211,076 mi
Last recorded211,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD417 PMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 211,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 208,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 208,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 203,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 198,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 193,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 190,828 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 190,816 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 187,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 182,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 182,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on top of axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 176,176 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 176,144 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 169,827 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 31 May 2017 169,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 167,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 167,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 163,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 163,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 158,698 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 158,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 151,545 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 151,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,423 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 136,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 127,630 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,738 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 116,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 11,054 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 PMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 D417 PMB, 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 PMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1986.

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