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D990 JEC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,589 mi
Last recorded188,589 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD990 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 188,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 188,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 188,138 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 188,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 187,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 187,679 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 187,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 187,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 187,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 187,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 186,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 186,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 185,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 185,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 182,966 miles

Oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 181,798 miles

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

all components under vehicle heavily coated in grease

Fail 14 Jun 2010 181,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all components under vehicle heavily coated in grease

Pass 11 May 2009 180,238 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 175,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 168,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 161,057 miles

steerring damper slight play slight play in o/s drag link end

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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D990 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D990 JEC, 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 D990 JEC registered?

D990 JEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D990 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D990 JEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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