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D247 KUB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,582 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 134,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear body support heavily corroded.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,274 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2017 133,271 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure support bar nut missing (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

oil leak

underside undersealed

Pass 30 Dec 2011 132,278 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 130,449 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 130,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,720 miles

corrosion on vehicle structure but not excessive at this time

Fail 18 Sep 2009 126,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 124,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 118,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 115,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D247 KUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D247 KUB, 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 D247 KUB registered?

D247 KUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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