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D913 JUM

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,767 mi
Last recorded13,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD913 JUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,767 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 13,508 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 13,125 miles

Both rear bumb stops missing

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

Rear crossmenber corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,106 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 12,997 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight movement in front panard arm bracket to chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2020 12,807 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear crossmember

Fail 7 Sep 2020 12,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 5 Sep 2019 12,543 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,535 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working switch doesn't stay on! (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,296 miles

Chassis heavy corrosion

Front axle bushes weak

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

Pass 15 May 2014 11,118 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 1,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2008 153,475 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 153,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 150,859 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2007 150,859 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 145,400 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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D913 JUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D913 JUM, 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 D913 JUM registered?

D913 JUM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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