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D606 FDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,239 mi
Last recorded169,239 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD606 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 169,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 169,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 168,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 165,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 163,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 195,889 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 195,859 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,217 miles

inner side wall of n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

inner side wall of n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 167,978 miles

slighy oil leak from back axle

Pass 27 Dec 2006 143,663 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 140,190 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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D606 FDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D606 FDE, 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 D606 FDE registered?

D606 FDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D606 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D606 FDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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