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D838 WJM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 WJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,129 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 78,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,433 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 77,427 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub cap missing

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,378 miles

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

offside front[ swivel slight leak ]

Fail 5 Mar 2020 77,370 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Central Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle swivel play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

steering damper has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,323 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering damper has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,292 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 66,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,588 miles

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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D838 WJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol 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 D838 WJM, 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 D838 WJM registered?

D838 WJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D838 WJM safe to buy?

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