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D999 TRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,550 mi
Last recorded197,550 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD999 TRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 197,550 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 194,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 190,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 187,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 183,624 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel seals slightly seaping

Fail 12 Feb 2022 183,615 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 182,680 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively also requires adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 182,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm also locking washers inefectine (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively also requires adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 180,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 180,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 180,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 180,336 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2007 180,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 173,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 173,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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D999 TRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 D999 TRM, 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 D999 TRM registered?

D999 TRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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