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D544 RJX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,382 mi
Last recorded197,382 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD544 RJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 197,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 196,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 195,216 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022

Central Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (d) (i))

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

FRONT DIFF BEARING EXCESS PLAY

TRANSMISSION FAULTS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 192,557 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 192,554 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 186,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 186,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2015 177,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 177,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 170,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 170,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 164,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 164,042 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 158,380 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 158,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 153,217 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,503 miles

as before

Fail 6 Feb 2007 150,498 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 144,018 miles

advise battery box corroded

battery insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2006 144,012 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D544 RJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D544 RJX, 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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D544 RJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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