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D192 WRS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

288,481 mi
Last recorded288,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD192 WRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 288,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 288,469 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 287,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 287,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 284,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 283,954 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 282,216 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front axle swivel joints leaking

Front propshaft universal joint has play at gearbox end

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear propshaft loose at handbrake drum

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 282,216 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front axle swivel joints leaking

Front propshaft universal joint has play at gearbox end

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear propshaft loose at handbrake drum

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 279,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 279,211 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector spill pipes (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 277,585 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jan 2015 277,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 275,915 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 275,905 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 274,976 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 274,966 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 273,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 270,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 265,512 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2009 265,434 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2008 262,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 260,121 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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D192 WRS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D192 WRS, 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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D192 WRS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1986.

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