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D45 LNY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,173 mi
Last recorded234,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 LNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 234,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 228,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 228,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 227,591 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOG SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 227,589 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOG SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 226,058 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOG SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 224,773 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOG SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 222,770 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FOG SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 221,834 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DRIVERS SEAT WORN

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEALK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

IN CAR FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A CUT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFF HAS OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 221,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER FLOOR CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm excess movement (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing track rod end split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DRIVERS SEAT WORN

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEALK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

IN CAR FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A CUT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFF HAS OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 219,810 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 219,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 217,176 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 217,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 214,063 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 214,058 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch inoperative. (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking oil. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both of the front suspension fulcrums have free movement.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 210,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 210,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 207,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 203,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 203,979 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 203,231 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 203,228 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear tyre running flat

Pass 24 Feb 2012 203,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 203,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 201,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 201,726 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 199,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 198,957 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 198,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 198,246 miles

advise floor corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2006 198,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise floor corrosion in general

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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D45 LNY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D45 LNY, 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 D45 LNY registered?

D45 LNY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1986.

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