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D428 DCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD428 DCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 127,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,346 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,839 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion through out rear underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,330 miles

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

slight leak on steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2021 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 29 May 2020 125,174 miles

Central exhaust joint has slight exhaust blow

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

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,988 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 pipes at join to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,438 miles

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

Oil leak From transfer box sump plug. ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Lock seized up (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak From transfer box sump plug. ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,575 miles

Chassis has fluid marks.but is unable to find a leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,539 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Chassis has fluid marks.but is unable to find a leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 111,648 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness on steering box

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rust forming exhaust

some wear to steering damper bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2013 109,228 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness on steering box

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rust forming exhaust

some wear to steering damper bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2010 155,627 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 152,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 149,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 149,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/F SUSPENSION LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 4 Jan 2007 149,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 149,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bad oil leaks

rear shocker casings very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2006 149,099 miles

bad oil leaks

rear shocker casings very rusty

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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D428 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 D428 DCK, 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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D428 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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