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D595 UDP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD595 UDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 154,001 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sliding joint boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,893 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 151,860 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 151,860 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 150,712 miles

Aux belt - fraying

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 150,706 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm swivel joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,522 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 150,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at fuel tank (diesel) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 149,895 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 149,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 148,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 148,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 146,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 145,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 145,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 144,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 143,133 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 143,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 141,785 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 141,784 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010
Pass 6 Apr 2009 136,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 131,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 265,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 119,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,288 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2005 112,337 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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D595 UDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D595 UDP, 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 D595 UDP registered?

D595 UDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D595 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D595 UDP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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