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D424 VCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD424 VCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 140,576 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake cable & pivot have restricted free movement

Pass 12 Nov 2007 139,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 139,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,363 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 138,363 miles

Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 136,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 136,741 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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D424 VCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D424 VCD, 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 D424 VCD registered?

D424 VCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D424 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D424 VCD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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