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D613 UNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD613 UNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,393 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 149,106 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 149,081 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,152 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 148,142 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated HUB OIL SEAL (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective BUSHES IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM DAMPER (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached INSECURE (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 148,126 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working working on dip bean only (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing & o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 147,659 miles

All tyres projecting out from mudwings.

Brake pedal feels slightly spongey.

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track-rod ends and also both drag-link ends' dust covers. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls have surface crazing/weathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front and offside rear rubber-block "axle bump-stops" missing

Fail 19 Apr 2021 147,652 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All flashers operate when left or right selected. (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure Placed inside windscreen (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Will not remain in" on" position unless held. (4.5.3 (a))

All tyres protruding from wheel arches

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls crazed/weathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front and offside rear Axle "rubber bump-stops missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces have bands of Glazed rusting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 146,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 146,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spongy brake pedal

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,099 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 145,042 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 144,849 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn drive flange bolts loose and leaking oil (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak front diff seal ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 142,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting has slight movement

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,165 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 128,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

both rear shockers moddifed for off road use but not abversantly effect road use

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 247,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 247,455 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 238,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to the nearside rear tyres outer wall

Fail 17 Aug 2011 238,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to the nearside rear tyres outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 232,458 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 232,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 223,985 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 223,980 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 214,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 202,660 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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D613 UNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 D613 UNT, 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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D613 UNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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