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D681 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 120,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,044 miles

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

front to rear underbody.chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,413 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all mechanical/chassis corroded

underbody front and rear covered in mud

Pass 2 Apr 2022 117,635 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 111,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 109,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,687 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 182,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 133,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 133,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 131,987 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 131,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 128,796 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 128,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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D681 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D681 OEJ, 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 D681 OEJ registered?

D681 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D681 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D681 OEJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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