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D97 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,330 mi
Last recorded144,330 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 144,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,825 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 141,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre slightly perished/not showing cords

Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,518 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 137,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 135,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 133,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 131,135 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,069 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 129,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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D97 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D97 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D97 OEJ registered?

D97 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1986.

Is D97 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D97 OEJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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