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D491 DCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 DCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,282 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 74,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,846 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight play to steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2017 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,885 miles

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,558 miles

offside front tyre splitting on sidewalls

offside rear tyre splitting on sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,409 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,758 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,266 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,530 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 65,297 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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D491 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D491 DCK, 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 D491 DCK registered?

D491 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D491 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 DCK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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