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D86 UJO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,630 mi
Last recorded190,630 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 UJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 190,630 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 189,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 188,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 188,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 11 Nov 2021 187,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 186,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 185,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 184,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 183,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in u/j joint on propshaft

Fail 3 Jul 2017 183,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in u/j joint on propshaft

Pass 17 Jul 2015 182,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 182,399 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 179,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 178,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 178,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 178,072 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 177,059 miles

Oil leak

tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 175,970 miles

engine oil leak.

wipers does not park off screen.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 175,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 174,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 174,979 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 174,808 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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D86 UJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D86 UJO, 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

How do I check the history of D86 UJO?

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What year was D86 UJO registered?

D86 UJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D86 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D86 UJO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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