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D506 STW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,446 mi
Last recorded93,446 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD506 STW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 93,446 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 93,425 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outrigger / chassis, seat box area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,825 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,069 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,069 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,824 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,746 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside rear bump stop perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front mudflap support corroded.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Various early corrsion on body and chassis.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Offside rear tyre cut but within limits.

Slight play in rear axle ball joint.

Steering damper mounting bush worn but not to excess.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

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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D506 STW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D506 STW, 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 D506 STW registered?

D506 STW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D506 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D506 STW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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