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D206 SCM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD206 SCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play both rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff/ gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 7 Apr 2012 176,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,877 miles

handbrake travel high

power steering pump damp

underside of vehicle dirty

washers low flow

Pass 22 Jan 2010 173,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 170,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no plate lamp a little dim

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight weep from pas box and pump

Pass 7 Nov 2008 170,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no plate lamp a little dim

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight weep from pas box and pump

Pass 8 Nov 2007 165,440 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 165,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,689 miles

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

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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D206 SCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D206 SCM, 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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D206 SCM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1986.

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