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D466 TRR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD466 TRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,780 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 96,780 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,399 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 96,399 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post above door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post above door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both sides rear half shaft seals and differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,834 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cab insecure Corrosion to passenger floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear of front suspension tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,648 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box lower seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 87,648 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box lower seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,711 miles

L.H.F. lower joint slight play

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

drivers door hindges worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,601 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,700 miles

nearside rear offside rear tie bars have slight play in them

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,348 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 81,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 80,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

off side rear back plate wet with (brake or gear oil ) † †

Pass 7 Oct 2005 79,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 79,649 miles

Centre Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

the o/s/r hub has a oil leak

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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D466 TRR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D466 TRR, 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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D466 TRR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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