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D440 XVV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 XVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,720 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 137,720 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 136,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 132,524 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 132,524 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 118,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 118,464 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 106,091 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 104,626 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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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D440 XVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D440 XVV, 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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D440 XVV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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