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D917 UCC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 UCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 142,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 142,914 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,734 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,746 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,421 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 134,150 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 132,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 113,137 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 111,433 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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D917 UCC 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 87%.

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 D917 UCC, 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

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What year was D917 UCC registered?

D917 UCC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D917 UCC safe to buy?

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