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D818 MOF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,802 mi
Last recorded210,802 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 210,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 206,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 203,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 196,815 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 196,815 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 192,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside chassis rusting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside chassis rusting

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 190,038 miles

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

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

REAR BODY MOUNTING CROSS BAR RUSTING

Fail 18 Apr 2019 190,038 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

REAR BODY MOUNTING CROSS BAR RUSTING

Pass 30 Jan 2018 187,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 176,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 171,560 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box or pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 171,560 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box or pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 162,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 162,458 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 153,318 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

both front tyres feathering on edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres feathering on edges

chassis and components starting to corrode

cylinder 2 injector damp, no obivous fuel leaks

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear seat belt stalk button slightly stiff in opperation

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

power steering pipes, resivior and steering box damp

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2013 153,206 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

both front tyres feathering on edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres feathering on edges

brake fluid level low

chassis and components starting to corrode

cylinder 2 injector damp, no obivous fuel leaks

general underside of vehicle covered in mud

nearside front tractor joint top pin has slight play

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear seat belt stalk button slightly stiff in opperation

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tractor joint leaking

offside front tractor joint top pin has play

power steering pipes, resivior and steering box damp

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2012 143,251 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front seat belts slightly damaged

windscreen slightly damaged on the offside outside swept area

Pass 27 Sep 2011 131,060 miles

Exhaust center bracket broken but system still supported

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S front door sticking on catch when opened from inside

Fail 22 Sep 2011 130,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust center bracket broken but system still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S front wheel slightly corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S front door sticking on catch when opened from inside

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 121,522 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 110,282 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 108,208 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Temporary repair to rear fog lamp lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 108,199 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front brake pipes heavy surface corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D818 MOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D818 MOF, 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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D818 MOF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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