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D169 EOU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,730 mi
Last recorded161,730 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 EOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both doors slightly deteriorated

both seat belt buckle release buttons stiff to release

clutch and accelerator pedal rubbers worn

Pass 30 Jan 2020 160,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,512 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 158,377 miles

Offside Front play in swivel joint

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

rear prop rear UJ has play in joint

vehicle heavily uindersealed

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2016 157,923 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 157,921 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 157,795 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front tractor joint

Fail 11 Nov 2015 157,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front tractor joint

Pass 7 Nov 2014 157,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 157,473 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 156,106 miles

All chassis patch welded and undersealed

Powersteering box damp with oil

Fail 25 Oct 2013 156,106 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All chassis patch welded and undersealed

Powersteering box damp with oil

Pass 22 Nov 2012 154,131 miles

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

Rear position and stop lights slightly discoloured

Reverse light inop

Slight free play in steering drop arm splines

Fail 16 Nov 2012 154,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear position and stop lights slightly discoloured

Reverse light inop

Slight free play in steering drop arm splines

Pass 10 Nov 2011 153,760 miles

Front bulk head corroded both sides

Offside headlamp dirty

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Fail 7 Nov 2011 153,760 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine got hot and matrix hose leaked during emissions

Front bulk head corroded both sides

Offside headlamp dirty

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Smoke level high, 2 tests needed

Pass 21 Oct 2010 153,072 miles

Beam images poor

Please gain weight cert for next year

Vehicle very dirty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 152,106 miles

Both beam images poor

Both mirrors cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside brake light poor

Slight play in both offside wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2008 151,023 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Nearside seat belt retract poor

Slight cut in offside front tyre side wall

Slight cut in offside rear tyre tred

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Smoke level high

Pass 9 Oct 2007 148,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 148,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 145,712 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 145,705 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

please be advised this vehicle is heavily soiled on underside which as impaired the visual checks.when vehicle is re presented it requires cleaning on underside

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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D169 EOU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D169 EOU, 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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D169 EOU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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