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D480 OET

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 OET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,210 miles

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

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front A pillar heavy corrosion

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 117,488 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside A pillar heavy corrosion

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,913 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front A pillar heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 11 May 2023 116,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central and front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hub seals leaking

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2022 116,132 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leak

hub seals slight oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 5 May 2022 116,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leak

hub seals slight oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 30 Jan 2021 114,724 miles

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

Offside Front back plate missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front back plate missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,061 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside door corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

rear bump stops missing

rear step corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside door corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

rear bump stops missing

rear step corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,926 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

auxillary belts loose

fuel filler pipe clip corroded

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front mudflap in secure

offside front back plate missing

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak both front hubs

Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/front mudflap loose

rear bump stops missing

reardiff oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,183 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has slight leak/weep, not dripping but damp!

Fail 25 Sep 2013 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 May 2012 103,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 102,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,971 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 94,322 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,322 miles

Nearside Inner Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,779 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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D480 OET is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D480 OET, 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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D480 OET is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

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