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D61 JHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

182,969 mi
Last recorded182,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD61 JHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 182,969 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Front bulkhead / floor corroded not in a prescribed area

Handbrake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearing has slight play

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

underside and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2025 181,988 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Feb 2025 181,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested main beam staying on when dipped beam is switched on (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2025 181,879 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 180,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 179,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 179,626 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 179,298 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 179,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 179,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 179,252 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 178,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 178,717 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 178,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 176,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 176,311 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 176,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 175,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 175,416 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 173,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 173,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 171,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 171,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 168,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 163,398 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 163,358 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 154,675 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 154,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 144,291 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 144,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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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D61 JHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 D61 JHY, 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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D61 JHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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