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D682 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

217,461 mi
Last recorded217,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD682 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 217,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 May 2026 217,431 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jul 2025 215,378 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 215,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to caliper, at hose end (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 213,911 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both front engine mountings slightly perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 213,871 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting of 'hockey stick'/tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member in front of/above rear axle on nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both front engine mountings slightly perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 210,767 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 210,683 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 208,697 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 205,954 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 205,954 miles

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 204,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough When going from lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 203,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 203,403 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 200,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 200,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 195,696 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 192,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

crack in drivers side mirror

nearside rear axle oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 192,558 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle support rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

crack in drivers side mirror

nearside rear axle oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 189,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 189,142 miles

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

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 184,147 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 184,147 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 181,120 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 180,361 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 180,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 176,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 176,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 173,542 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 173,542 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 172,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside front floor excessively corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 172,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside front floor excessively corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 169,913 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2008 169,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2007 166,977 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both rear bump stops missing

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 28 Aug 2007 166,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both rear bump stops missing & corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear chassis corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2006 159,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 156,141 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 156,135 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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D682 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 D682 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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D682 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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