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D139 ACG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD139 ACG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2023 100,208 miles

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

Repairs been underseal.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,240 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Battery carrier corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 96,604 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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D139 ACG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D139 ACG, 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 D139 ACG registered?

D139 ACG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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