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D23 OYS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,994 mi
Last recorded179,994 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 OYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,994 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 179,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 170,300 miles

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 158,894 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 158,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 157,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 157,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 157,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 156,989 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 154,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 152,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 150,214 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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D23 OYS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D23 OYS, 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 D23 OYS registered?

D23 OYS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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