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D774 NOH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,485 mi
Last recorded64,485 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD774 NOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 64,485 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure G bar bolts loose retighten (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure both o/s n/s rear lower axle mounting bolts loose retighten (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure retighten bolt (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 64,437 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 64,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,793 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,947 miles

exstensive welding repairs to both sides of chassie font and rear cross members

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,047 miles

general condition of vehicle pour heavycorrosion visab also chassie repairs to chassie and spring hangers ns seat belt corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,024 miles

main chassie repairs visable chassie in general corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,967 miles

general condion of vehicle is pour

Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,967 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

general condion of vehicle is pour

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,083 miles

heavy corrosion on chassie and rear cross member

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,168 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,168 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,299 miles

chassie corroson visable and repairs visable

Fail 12 Feb 2008 53,294 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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D774 NOH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D774 NOH, 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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D774 NOH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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