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D518 OMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 OMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,784 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 69,784 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,687 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 69,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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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D518 OMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D518 OMA, 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 D518 OMA registered?

D518 OMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D518 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 OMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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