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D606 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,266 mi
Last recorded2,266 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD606 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 2,266 miles

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 1,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front prop missing

Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,855 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 1,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

interference of indicators when horn operated

Fail 30 May 2018 1,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

interference of indicators when horn operated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90 miles

front anti roll bar brackets welded to the chassis - welds look like it has not penetrated the metal enough

Fail 20 May 2017 81 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front anti roll bar brackets welded to the chassis - welds look like it has not penetrated the metal enough

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

service brake 47%

Pass 21 May 2013 76,931 miles

Both front hub oil seals damp with oil

PAS box damp with oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 76,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 76,295 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,631 miles

both front tractor joints starting to leak

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,843 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 74,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tractor joints damp

slight power steering fluid leak around pump area

Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,214 miles

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

Fail 2 Jan 2009 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,130 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2007 73,130 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,058 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rpm raised to 2000 to get through emissions.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 71,455 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D606 PUJ, 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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D606 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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