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D71 DDU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD71 DDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 96,408 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding parking brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 92,556 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,873 miles

rear differential oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2021 83,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear differential oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,030 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 82,027 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim very rusty (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,202 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

bulk head rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,868 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,459 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

chassis rear cross member rusty

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,459 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axel a frame (2.4.G.2)

chassis rear cross member rusty

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,496 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear cross member holed and rusty

steering wheel cracked

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,494 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear cross member holed and rusty

steering wheel cracked

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,980 miles

A-frame ball joint dust cover split

All road springs have surface corrosion

Both front shock absorber turrets starting to corrode

Corrosion O/S/F rear of wheel arch on body

Engine oil leak

Leak from rear diff pinion seal

N/S headlamp misted up but not affecting beam pattern

N/S/R brakes starting to bind

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Slight leak from power steering

Slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,608 miles

all steel pipes heavilly corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front outriggers are showing heavy corrosion [both sides]

rear fog lamp and both rear sidelight and both front indicator lenses are starting to show white light

rear tie-bar bushes are debonding [both sides]

steering wheel cracked

underside of vehicle corroded in general

whole exhaust system in super poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,143 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all steel pipes under vehicle are corroded

both front floor pans are badly corroded, offside front bulkhead is showing rust

grease marks on offside front and offside rear tires

offside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

rear cross member and offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

steering wheel plastic cover is cracked thru to steel frame at 12-Oclock position

Fail 20 Oct 2010 78,143 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all steel pipes under vehicle are corroded

both front floor pans are badly corroded, offside front bulkhead is showing rust

grease marks on offside front and offside rear tires

offside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

rear cross member and offside rear and nearside rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

steering wheel plastic cover is cracked thru to steel frame at 12-Oclock position

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pipes are heavilly corroded in places

nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

offside bulkhead and floor pan corroded

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

power steering reservour is oiley on top

rear cross member is showing corrosion

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

steering wheel cracked in 2 places

underside of engine is soaked in oil

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,101 miles

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are corroded to various extents

clutch pedal low and clutch is noisey in operation

engine smokes on initial start up

nearside front brakes are binding slightly, front brake imbalance is high

offside door lock and handle feel loose and floppy.

offside front bulkhead starting to rust

offside front floor pan is badly corroded

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

rear chassis rails to rear cross member areas are corroded

rear fog lamp lense is going clear in spots

steering wheel has split in two places

underside of engine is soaked in oil??

Fail 22 Oct 2008 77,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are corroded to various extents

clutch pedal low and clutch is noisey in operation

engine smokes on initial start up

nearside front brakes are binding slightly, front brake imbalance is high

offside door lock and handle feel loose and floppy.

offside front bulkhead starting to rust

offside front floor pan is badly corroded

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

rear chassis rails to rear cross member areas are corroded

rear fog lamp lense is going clear in spots

steering wheel has split in two places

underside of engine is soaked in oil??

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear registration plates are in poor condition

front bumper corroded thru

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

fuel filter-trap offside front severly corroded, no traces of fuel leak at this time of test

power steering reservour top wet with oil around filler cap

steering wheel cracked in 2 places, [down to steel center support rod]

Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear registration plates are in poor condition

front bumper corroded thru

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

fuel filter-trap offside front severly corroded, no traces of fuel leak at this time of test

power steering reservour top wet with oil around filler cap

service brake pedal has long travel [suspect brake adjustment]

steering wheel cracked in 2 places, [down to steel center support rod]

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,234 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 75,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D71 DDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc 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 D71 DDU, 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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D71 DDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

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