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D94 FHY

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,000 mi
Last recorded190,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD94 FHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 190,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,492 miles

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

brake pedal soft

Fail 20 Jan 2022 108,479 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pedal soft

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,171 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front CVJ seals leaking

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

Front diff seal leaking

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

OSR halfshaft seal leaking

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 107,162 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front CVJ seals leaking

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

Front diff seal leaking

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

OSR halfshaft seal leaking

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,463 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 106,449 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front drive shaftseals leaking

both rear axle brake pipes rusty

lower steering u j worn

n/s drop arm track rod worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 106,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both diff seals leaking

Both front CVJ seals leaking

Minor damage OSR tyre inner wall

Slight play drop arm ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,707 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly long

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

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

Wiper blade rubbers split

slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal travel slightly long

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

Wiper blade rubbers split

slight play in NSR wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2008 99,359 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 99,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 91,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 91,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,654 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 86,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front differential leaking oil

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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D94 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D94 FHY, 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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D94 FHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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