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D652 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

449 mi
Last recorded449 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD652 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 449 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 7 miles

Front Diff Pinion bolt loose

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel Hub Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose Arm on Steering Box (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Diff Pinion bolt loose

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,654 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,654 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,654 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,977 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,815 miles

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,510 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005
Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,562 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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D652 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D652 DRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D652 DRU registered?

D652 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D652 DRU safe to buy?

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