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D613 SHH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

172,882 mi
Last recorded172,882 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD613 SHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 172,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 172,880 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking p/s box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 168,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 168,389 miles

Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front flood light wired to rear fog switch (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking p/s box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment pinch bolt missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced bracket for lower fixing of bulkhead bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 166,394 miles

Offside Front swivel joint has a slight leak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 166,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint has a slight leak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 166,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure auxillary cables (4.11 (a) (i))

clips missing from fuel filler neck flexible coupling

corrosion evident to o/s bulkhead adjacent to dash

cracking evident to inside sidewall and shoulder of all 4 tyres

engine oil leak

extensive corrosion evident to rear body reinforcing

n/s/f brake disc inner face deteriorated by corrosion

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2018 165,912 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

power steering box has slight oil leak

rear tub crossmember deteriorated by corrosion

steering column top bush slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2018 165,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust silencer detached at the rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle control ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached turret severely corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached severely corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached turret severely corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached severely corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear tub support member corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 165,546 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 164,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 163,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 163,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after centre box blowing badly (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes slightly worn (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes slightly worn (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 162,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 162,160 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 162,138 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 160,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

bonnet stay missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 160,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

bonnet stay missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 157,867 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 157,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 155,114 miles

o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber is missing.general age related corrosion to the chassis.

Fail 28 May 2010 155,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

o.s.r.suspension rebound rubber is missing.general age related corrosion to chassis.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 148,577 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 145,399 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 145,215 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 142,997 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 139,804 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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D613 SHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 D613 SHH, 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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D613 SHH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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