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D497 KDB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 KDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,081 miles

Corrosion next to brake servo mounting

Brake pedal spongey

Corrosion to o/s/f seat belt lower outer mounting

Fluid leaks from power steering box & pump

Front centre seat fitted but no belt fitted

Fuel tank in poor condition & corrosion to rear mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2010 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion next to brake servo mounting

Corrosion to o/s/f seat belt lower outer mounting

Fluid leaks from power steering box & pump

Front centre seat fitted but no belt fitted

Fuel tank in poor condition & corrosion to rear mounting

Pass 21 May 2008 107,633 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f door pillars

Damage to fuel tank protector & o/s door step

Damage to n/s headlamp glass

N/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight dampness n/s/f tracta joint

Fail 21 May 2008 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f door pillars

Damage to fuel tank protector & o/s door step

Damage to n/s headlamp glass

N/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight dampness n/s/f tracta joint

Fail 15 May 2007 102,189 miles

Corrosion to rear cross member

Damage to o/s step

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No seatbelt or buckle fitted to centre front forward facing seat

Slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 May 2007 102,189 miles

Corrosion to rear cross member

Damage to o/s step

No seatbelt or buckle fitted to centre front forward facing seat

Slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 22 May 2006 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 22 May 2006 99,358 miles

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 16 May 2006 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Dampness around n/s/f tractor joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight play in n/s track rod end

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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D497 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D497 KDB, 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 D497 KDB registered?

D497 KDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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