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D571 LTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

167,514 mi
Last recorded167,514 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 167,514 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 167,438 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering damper worn bush

Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,718 miles

Exhaust noisy Vehicle has homemade exhaust exiting through the front wing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 23 Feb 2021 166,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front left dumb iron (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside of L/H/R crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced R/H/F bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning PAS belt requires adjustment (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy Vehicle has homemade exhaust exiting through the front wing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Wrong bulb fitted to r/h/f sidelight (too bright)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 166,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 166,245 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,198 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 165,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 164,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 164,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 163,224 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,753 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 162,753 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 162,384 miles

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

propshaft worn

stearing damper rubber bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2014 162,384 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

propshaft worn

stearing damper rubber bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 161,801 miles

rear propshaft splines worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 161,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear propshaft splines worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 160,751 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 160,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust modified to exit by n/s door pillar

Pass 26 Nov 2009 153,464 miles

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipe running along top of chassas

Fail 23 Nov 2009 153,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipe running along top of chassas

Pass 14 Nov 2008 149,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 146,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 142,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 139,524 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 139,492 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

propshaft defective

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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D571 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D571 LTA, 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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D571 LTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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