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D760 NOJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD760 NOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 137,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake pipes corroded/green

Pass 1 Jun 2023 137,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded/green

Fail 30 May 2023 137,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded/green

Pass 6 Jun 2022 137,049 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all brake pipes corroded/green

Fail 31 May 2022 137,022 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all brake pipes corroded/green

both front axle end seal leaking

Pass 29 May 2012 136,740 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2010 135,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 135,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,498 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 134,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 128,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 128,884 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 116,684 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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D760 NOJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D760 NOJ, 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 D760 NOJ registered?

D760 NOJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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