MOT Status
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164,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near and around top spring support. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear prop uj worn. odd width wheel fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f outrigger corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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D491 VCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?
D491 VCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1986.
Is D491 VCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D491 VCN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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