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D982 WDO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,803 mi
Last recorded197,803 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD982 WDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 197,803 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s/r hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 197,803 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s/r hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 197,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' bar balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 197,686 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2800 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps dim and no recognizable pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grating (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling radius arms on locks (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' bar joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 194,477 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 193,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 192,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 190,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 189,495 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 189,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 187,552 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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D982 WDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D982 WDO, 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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D982 WDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1986.

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