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A14 WDS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,468 mi
Last recorded149,468 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 WDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 149,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded and getting weak

Fail 14 Jun 2023 149,468 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded and getting weak

Pass 9 Jun 2022 148,424 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 145,976 miles

rear cross member corroded and weak

Fail 28 Apr 2021 145,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust tail pipe missing and exhaust box knocking

rear cross member corroded and weak

Pass 6 May 2020 144,147 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both side step mounts corroded

Fail 1 May 2020 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both side step mounts corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 143,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

battery box holed and corroded

fuel pump damp

general underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 141,650 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 141,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,308 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,602 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 122,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 116,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,515 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 103,482 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,220 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

transfer box leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front prop bolts lose

Pass 22 Apr 2006 92,826 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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A14 WDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A14 WDS, 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 A14 WDS registered?

A14 WDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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