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D782 PMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,287 mi
Last recorded143,287 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD782 PMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,218 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,143 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 142,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 142,544 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 142,204 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,922 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 141,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 141,664 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjuster faulty (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Box (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 136,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,828 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,818 miles

both front hubs leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2012 126,758 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

both front hubs leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 126,312 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 126,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 126,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 126,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 125,146 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 125,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s door sticky

steering a bit notchy

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 122,995 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 122,995 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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D782 PMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D782 PMB, 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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D782 PMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1986.

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