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D563 ART

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,067 mi
Last recorded133,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD563 ART
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 133,067 miles

Centre Rear upper a frame joint dust cover perishing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jul 2015 131,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulk head is corroded

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2015 131,241 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulk head is corroded

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 128,428 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tractor joint has slight seepage from seal

off side front tractor joint has slight seepage from seal

Pass 11 Jun 2005 127,630 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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D563 ART is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D563 ART, 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 D563 ART registered?

D563 ART is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.

Is D563 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for D563 ART shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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