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D682 UUF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD682 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,003 miles

Near side front upper bulkhead corroded across wiper mounting areas

Rear door difficult to open due to spare wheel bent across handle area.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 87,999 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning operation impaired. Belt also lose. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box drop arm likely to become detached ball joint worn and gaiter insecure. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bulk head corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper bulk head corroded across wiper mount area.

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bulk head corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point, chassis end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passengers seats both in poor conditions.

Rear door difficult to open from outside due to spare wheel bent on carrier across access area.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,999 miles

Front BULKHEAD SOME CORROSION AND HOLES NEAR DOOR MOUNTS AND LOWER N/S

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play AND LOWER SOME PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,983 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Near side and off side upper bulk head corroded through by hinge mountings

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,070 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded through next to door hinge mount.

Offside Front Upper upper bulkhead corroded through next to door hinge mount

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 85,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount for steering drag link. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded through next to door hinge mount.

Offside Front Upper upper bulkhead corroded through next to door hinge mount

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,887 miles

Clutch pedal operation very low.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Bulkhead corroded through by top door hinges on both sides.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,813 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system has several small holes/leaks

Rear chassis cross member corroding.

Bulk head corroded through by both upper door hinge mounting points

Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,813 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust system has several small holes/leaks

Rear chassis cross member corroding.

Bulk head corroded through by both upper door hinge mounting points

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,517 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulk head area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulk head area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,517 miles

Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulk head area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulk head area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,021 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 77,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,696 miles

Bulk head corroded by upper door hindges

Near side front floor corroded on outer skin

Power steering pump damp

Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,696 miles

Bulk head corroded by upper door hindges

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side front floor corroded on outer skin

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump damp

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,127 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Excessive free travel in throttle pedal

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front floor outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lose bolt (5.2.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Box drop arm lower ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Excessive free travel in throttle pedal

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front floor outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,635 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on bulkhead more the 30cms from either brakes suspension of steering

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,628 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on bulkhead more the 30cms from either brakes suspension of steering

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,322 miles

Front number plate starting to fade.

Near side rear suspension courner down.

Top strut turrets corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,956 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,438 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,649 miles

Near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering box has slight leak.

Registration plates both starting to perish.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,417 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Fuel cap seal wearing.

Power steering belt lose and slips on full lock.

Rear number plate starting to perish/fade.

Slight/ small oil leak from steering box.

Small exhaust leak center silencer pipe.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,449 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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D682 UUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1986.

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