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D493 DCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,588 mi
Last recorded61,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 DCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,588 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusting screws have been used to secure headlight to holder (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible CRACKED & BROKEN (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,561 miles

rear chassis to rear crossmember holed and corroded both sides

Fail 6 Jul 2022 61,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm moving at axle bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at joint with flexi (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger gone on top and both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension turret holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger gone on top and both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension turret holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis to rear crossmember holed and corroded both sides

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer chassis has small hole

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall as slight cuts and cracking

Offside Front Upper trumpet as small hole

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,473 miles

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trumpet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trumpet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front diff pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trumpet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trumpet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,295 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008
Fail 2 Dec 2008

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 164,732 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 164,713 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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D493 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D493 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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D493 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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