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D834 SSM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 SSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,914 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,913 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 107,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,595 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,539 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,539 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,700 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 97,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,215 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 93,141 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside + offside rear bump stops missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside + offside rear bump stops missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,770 miles

Battery insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

diff pinion seal leaking

n/s and o/s swival hub seals leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2010 90,763 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

diff pinion seal leaking

n/s and o/s swival hub seals leaking

Propshaft component defective

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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D834 SSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D834 SSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D834 SSM registered?

D834 SSM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D834 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D834 SSM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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