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D937 ERU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD937 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,980 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 99,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 99,232 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,898 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on steering box arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 95,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn at rear end of prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on steering box arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

bump stop missing n/s front

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,497 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

bump stop missing n/s front

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,264 miles

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

corrosion on chassie and center x member holed

oil dampness on power steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,260 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on chassie and center x member holed

oil dampness on power steering box

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bonnet holding on secondary catch

corrosion on chassie and under body x member holed

right hand rear seat back broken half way down

Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bonnet holding on secondary catch

corrosion on chassie and under body x member holed

right hand rear seat back broken half way down

Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,391 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bonnet holding on first catch

center body x member corroded and holed

corrosion on right hand rear chassie by spring and shock mounting

rear prop front flange bolts loose

right hand rear seat back broken half way down

spare wheel carrier bolts sticking out

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,599 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,487 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,610 miles

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

Oil leak

slght travel on brake pedal with in pass limits

wheel nuts all tight but have no extra thread showing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 144,907 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear prop shaft rear u v joint worn

corrosion to near side and off side front cab side rails

near side front bump stop missing

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

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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D937 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D937 ERU, 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 D937 ERU registered?

D937 ERU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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