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D487 PCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,857 mi
Last recorded163,857 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 PCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 163,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 159,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 150,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 147,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 147,274 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced Axle panhard rod mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 142,985 miles

Nearside Battery box slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper spring mount (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Battery box slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 139,916 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside box section corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 136,236 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 133,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded through outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2013 133,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded through outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2012 130,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 128,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 125,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 123,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 121,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 121,167 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 119,100 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 119,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

near side doo step weak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 117,135 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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D487 PCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D487 PCA, 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 D487 PCA registered?

D487 PCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D487 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D487 PCA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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