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D901 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,072 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 111,571 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre high/low spots

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,346 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,750 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 104,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,791 miles

steering box damp with oil

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 103,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,727 miles

Advise: chassis is slightly corroded / corrosion to nearside front foot well / corrosion to nearside front out rigger / both offside tyres have cuts to them /

Advise: nearside front tyre is close to legal limit / front No.plate is cracked / slight play in steering box uj / bonnet cable is broken / slight corrosion to offside seat base / corrosion to offside front a post /

Advise: nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded /

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 102,676 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Advise: chassis is slightly corroded / corrosion to nearside front foot well / corrosion to nearside front out rigger / both offside tyres have cuts to them /

Advise: nearside front tyre is close to legal limit / front No.plate is cracked / slight play in steering box uj / bonnet cable is broken / slight corrosion to offside seat base / corrosion to offside front a post /

Advise: nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded /

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,676 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/outrigger and floor pan

corrosion to o/s door pillar

play in o/s/f kingpins

Fail 7 Oct 2011 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to n/s/outrigger and floor pan

corrosion to o/s door pillar

play in o/s/f kingpins

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,826 miles

Advise front prop shaft joints worn

Advise rear prop shaft joints worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

cant check quailty of welding repair due to the application of thivk underseal

handbrake needs adjusting

slight leak from power steering system

Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,311 miles

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

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

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,619 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 88,600 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 80,894 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D901 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D901 OEJ, 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 D901 OEJ registered?

D901 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1986.

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