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D121 RDM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,247 mi
Last recorded187,247 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 RDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 187,247 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking

both rear bump stops missing

centre section exhaust rubber worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 185,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak underneath

underbody has corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2011 185,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak underneath

underbody has corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2010 180,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front sphere

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 175,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 171,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

axle oil seals are showing signs of weeping fluid

Pass 22 Aug 2007 166,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 161,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 161,714 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 156,621 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D121 RDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D121 RDM, 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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D121 RDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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