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D168 SKB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 SKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,782 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 34,831 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake cylinder (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom mounting (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front hub seals weeping

Exstensive welding repairs to underside

General underbody/chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside/nearside front flooring corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear axle balljoint dust cover very poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

gernrol under body corrosion

offside front bump stop missing

rear cross member in poor condition

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,367 miles

body mounts rusty

both door pillars very rusty

both no plates marked

both tracta seal leaking

chassis rusty

osr back plate damp

slight leak steering box

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front hub seals damp

o/s/r half shaft seal damp

underside very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,367 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front susp turrets rusty

chassis very rusty

front no plate marked

front pads low

osr hub seal leaking

tracta seals leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,367 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,367 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis corroded, and body

horn weak. f/ no plate distorting. f/ tyres are cracking.

o/s/r hub wet with gear oil. n/s seat belt point corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,367 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 34,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general underneath corrosion

osr hub seal leaking

steering box damp

Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,367 miles

os & ns front shockabsorber turetts heavily corroded.exhaust corroded.under side of vehicle & suspension componants heavily corroded. osr back plate damp.

windscreen chipped.clutch pedal rubber missing.rear cross member & out riggers rusted through.propshaft uj in dangerous condition.osf tyre side wall perishing.

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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D168 SKB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D168 SKB, 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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D168 SKB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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