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D881 PNT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD881 PNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 132,324 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout all vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components and chassis heavily covered in underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2026 132,324 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout all vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 132,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 132,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 130,950 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 128,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 128,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 128,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,487 miles

rear cross member corroded

slight play drop arm ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,227 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 125,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine area

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases minor leak front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine area

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 102,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,612 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,044 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 96,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fog lamps loose

Pass 23 May 2006 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around nearside front and offside front spheres

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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D881 PNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D881 PNT, 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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D881 PNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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