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D446 UJR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,049 mi
Last recorded33,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 UJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 33,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,302 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 112,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 112,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2015 106,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,403 miles

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

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

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

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,777 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,986 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 89,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 83,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 83,750 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 83,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2008 83,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 82,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D446 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 5,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 D446 UJR, 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 D446 UJR registered?

D446 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D446 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D446 UJR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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