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D463 XPD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD463 XPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,471 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 76,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired and hub seal leaking likely to contaminate brake discs (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 71,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering damper Spring Slightly Corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 64,933 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering damper spring slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,905 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering damper spring corroded slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Under passengers seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure On bulkhead falling onto Brake, Clutch and Throttle pedals (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,739 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure On bulkhead falling onto Brake, Clutch and Throttle pedals (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 177,035 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 177,035 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 175,369 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 175,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper not parking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 172,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 172,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 166,914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 166,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 163,020 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 163,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to bulkhead outside of prescribede area

nearside front tyre has nail in

wipers only work on fast speed and do not park

Fail 26 Sep 2005 162,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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D463 XPD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 D463 XPD, 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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D463 XPD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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