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D550 UCN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 UCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 95,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,628 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,807 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 93,789 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,300 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both hoses from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe &right hand front joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

tear in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not through to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going into top of steering box (2.3.3b)

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front & rear tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,532 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going into top of steering box (2.3.3b)

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front & rear tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,082 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

tyres may not conform to legal requirements

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering shaft centre UJ slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering shaft centre UJ slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,152 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 87,152 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 12 Dec 2008 85,916 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 83,863 miles

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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D550 UCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D550 UCN, 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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D550 UCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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