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D559 RMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,950 mi
Last recorded141,950 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 RMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 141,950 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fulcrum joint rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 141,610 miles

Central Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow bar removed at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2024 141,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,308 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 141,308 miles

Central Power steering inoperative pas belt loose (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 140,994 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 140,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 140,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,745 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,406 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 140,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 140,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 139,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tractor joint seal has slight oil seapage

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 139,887 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tractor joint seal has slight oil seapage

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2014 139,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 139,049 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 138,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 134,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 122,371 miles

Dust covers split on both track rod end joints and drop arm joint.

Heavy surface corrosion rear cross-member area of towbar mounting.

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

Signs of corrosion offside rear chassis.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 122,336 miles

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

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

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

Dust covers split on both track rod end joints and drop arm joint.

Heavy surface corrosion rear cross-member area of towbar mounting.

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

Signs of corrosion offside rear chassis.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 114,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop rear flange loose, tightened

Pass 21 Nov 2008 114,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop rear flange loose, tightened

Pass 30 Nov 2007 108,833 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

misfire at idle

Fail 26 Nov 2007 108,829 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

misfire at idle

front propshaft rear u/j badly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,984 miles

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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D559 RMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D559 RMR, 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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D559 RMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1986.

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