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D614 UAP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 UAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,346 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , headlight pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint had slight movement

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

Oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Nov 2024 127,746 miles

Front BOTH SIDES , swivel joints have slight movement

Oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,737 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH SIDES , swivel joints have slight movement

Oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,400 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front 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 out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 127,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 126,900 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,900 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,734 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH caliper pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis and body corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH caliper pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis and body corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,189 miles

Central Rear both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,658 miles

Belts slipping.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in varoius places. (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Offside Floor corroded & thin but not holed.

Offside Rear Brake drum damp.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail - bumpstop location. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Slight play found at both front wheels.

Tow-bar wiring plug loose.

Windscreen cracked N/S - not affecting view.

Wiper speed 2 not working.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators. (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail - bumpstop location. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill - Centre and rear. (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking From box. (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Belts slipping.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes in varoius places. (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Offside Floor corroded & thin but not holed.

Offside Rear Brake drum damp.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail - bumpstop location. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak.

Slight play found at both front wheels.

Tow-bar wiring plug loose.

Windscreen cracked N/S - not affecting view.

Wiper speed 2 not working.

Pass 31 May 2017 124,142 miles

alternator belt slipping

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,772 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 May 2015 116,037 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 116,035 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,238 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 108,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 103,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres badly perished

nearside front wiper arm loose

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,577 miles

brake pipes & chassis coverd in thick body shultz

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,310 miles

wipers only work on single speed

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

both rear bump stops missing

brakes slightly noisey

clicking noise from steering column

Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,310 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

both rear bump stops missing

brakes slightly noisey

clicking noise from steering column

wipers only work on single speed

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,566 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 94,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,756 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Offside rear chassis is getting thin.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 93,755 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Offside rear chassis is getting thin.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,182 miles

front number plate is broken.

slight play in front hubs.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front number plate is broken.

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 19 Jan 2006 82,714 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,714 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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D614 UAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D614 UAP, 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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D614 UAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1986.

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