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D440 FDH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 FDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,968 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box and fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 108,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,304 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,397 miles

Rear rear prop u/j slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 104,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 100,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,010 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,010 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front to rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front to rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre side walls poor condition

offside rear tyre side walls poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,881 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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D440 FDH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D440 FDH, 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 D440 FDH registered?

D440 FDH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D440 FDH safe to buy?

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