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D588 LFX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

204,903 mi
Last recorded204,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD588 LFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 204,903 miles

various sections of chassis corroded & pilled

Fail 22 Sep 2017 204,845 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

various sections of chassis corroded & pilled

Pass 27 Sep 2016 202,837 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 202,657 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint REAR A FRAME (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 196,830 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 196,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake drum contaminated by oil PARKING BRAKE DRUM ON REAR OF GEARBOX (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 190,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 190,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 184,712 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 184,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 179,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 173,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 173,278 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 167,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 167,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 162,381 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 162,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 156,749 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 156,749 miles

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 151,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 151,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 150,075 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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D588 LFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D588 LFX, 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 D588 LFX registered?

D588 LFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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