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D107 AFS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,242 mi
Last recorded156,242 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD107 AFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 156,234 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,966 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 137,541 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,127 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/front body mounting area corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 117,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 110,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 110,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 106,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,987 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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D107 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D107 AFS, 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 D107 AFS registered?

D107 AFS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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