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D415 SHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 SHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering drop arm gaiter split.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,213 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,213 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 100,569 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

drop arm ball joint rubber leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,569 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

drop arm ball joint rubber leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,869 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,035 miles

Coolant leak

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front swivals damp

front tyres perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,035 miles

Coolant leak

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front swivals damp

front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,703 miles

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

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

dampness around front swivels

engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,681 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

dampness around front swiels

engine gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,934 miles

both front tyres perishing

o/s a piilar corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perishing

o/s a piilar corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2007 95,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,904 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 93,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside footwell corroded

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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D415 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D415 SHD, 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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D415 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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