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D455 UJR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,240 mi
Last recorded189,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD455 UJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 189,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front- trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear-trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 189,198 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint gator deteriated part missing. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage fouling Steering column under bonnet fouling pipes. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis and body mount bad corrosion large hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering box arm severly loose, (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel retaining nuts not on full thread.

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 184,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 184,015 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 184,015 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 198,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 198,249 miles

Nearside Rear offside rear shockers getting soft

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 193,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 195,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 195,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 195,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 195,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on offside rear shock-absorber mounting

engine oil leaks

rear light lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2011 194,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 192,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 190,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 187,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 185,780 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 185,780 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 185,557 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 185,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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D455 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D455 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D455 UJR registered?

D455 UJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1986.

Is D455 UJR safe to buy?

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