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D157 CTS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 CTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 112,125 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,988 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 111,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,502 miles

rear axle is getting corroded around panhard rod mounting.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 110,154 miles

Lighting switches stick.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 110,154 miles

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

Lighting switches stick.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,374 miles

Some oil leak on front swivels.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 103,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 103,894 miles

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

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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D157 CTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol 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 D157 CTS, 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 D157 CTS registered?

D157 CTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D157 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D157 CTS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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