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D366 SKA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD366 SKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,925 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,085 miles

all brake discs worn front pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn. oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,993 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,850 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 3 May 2012 46,837 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 3 May 2011 46,342 miles

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

track rod rear of front axle has outer tube cover fitted ristricting full examination of track rod

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

track rod rear of front axle has outer tube cover fitted ristricting full examination of track rod

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,268 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,268 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D366 SKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 D366 SKA, 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 D366 SKA registered?

D366 SKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D366 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D366 SKA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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