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D387 GEN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

156,854 mi
Last recorded156,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD387 GEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 156,854 miles

front nearside step corroded front brake pipes front brake discs o/s/f inner arch slight corroded rear bumper slight corroded full car under sealed can't see anything due to this off-roader use only

Pass 13 Aug 2016 154,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer rlgger (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 154,772 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 154,755 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 154,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 154,731 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 153,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 153,951 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 153,651 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 153,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

g/box mount nut insecure

o/s/f swivel pin has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2009 150,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 150,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 140,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

n/s/r tyre wall showing slight deteriation

o/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

Fail 28 Jan 2008 140,227 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

n/s/r tyre wall showing slight deteriation

o/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

Pass 8 Feb 2007 133,614 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 133,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 127,563 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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D387 GEN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 D387 GEN, 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 D387 GEN registered?

D387 GEN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D387 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D387 GEN shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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