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D813 OHE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,563 mi
Last recorded130,563 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD813 OHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 130,563 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Nuts Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 128,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,515 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 126,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

wiper blades

Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 122,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 118,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 116,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,502 miles

front no plate advised to position it on light bar, advise to move exhaust pipe from side to back

minium reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Nov 2006 109,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 104,009 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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D813 OHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D813 OHE, 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 D813 OHE registered?

D813 OHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D813 OHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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