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D161 NOM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 NOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,267 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,702 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,049 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 89,845 miles

Fuel tank mounting corroede

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,845 miles

Fuel tank mounting corroede

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,045 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,270 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

STRONG ADVISE- nearside front out rigger/chassis corroded and hold out side precribed area

STRONG ADVISE- offside front out rigger corroded but not excessive

both rear shock absorbers have slightly deteriorated bushes

slight play in both front trailing arm front bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,263 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

STRONG ADVISE- nearside front out rigger/chassis corroded and hold out side precribed area

STRONG ADVISE- offside front out rigger corroded but not excessive

both rear shock absorbers have slightly deteriorated bushes

slight play in both front trailing arm front bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,016 miles

A frame slight play in balljoint

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,913 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 84,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 tyres starting to perish.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle chassis in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 84,836 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,371 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak from engine

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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D161 NOM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D161 NOM, 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 D161 NOM registered?

D161 NOM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1986.

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