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D443 TAO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,899 mi
Last recorded124,899 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD443 TAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,672 miles

general corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,523 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 124,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,492 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,633 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Jan 2018 118,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,703 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 114,023 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 114,023 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 112,990 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 107,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 107,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 103,584 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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D443 TAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D443 TAO, 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 D443 TAO registered?

D443 TAO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D443 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D443 TAO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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