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D117 VCF

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,099 mi
Last recorded77,099 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 VCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,018 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 74,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 May 2011 69,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 67,728 miles

exhaust section has leak at front

front to rear steel brake pipe cooroded & requires replacement

oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

steel fuel lines corroded require replacement

tractor seals leaking

Fail 17 May 2010 67,639 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear diff seal leaking

front to rear steel brake pipe cooroded & requires replacement

exhaust section has leak at front

oil leak

steel fuel lines corroded require replacement

tractor seals leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2008 63,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,555 miles

slight play in nearside front tractor joint

Fail 21 Jul 2007 60,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 60,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,387 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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D117 VCF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D117 VCF, 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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D117 VCF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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