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D615 FMS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 FMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 121,591 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear cross member corroded

exhaust deteriorating

slight leak steering damper

Pass 6 Mar 2021 120,954 miles

Rear cross member corroding

chassis corroding

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub slight leak

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper ball joint on rear axle slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases numerous holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play rear axle top balljoint

Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,668 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play rear axle top balljoint

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,567 miles

cracking on o/sf tyre

front bump stops missing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 120,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

cracking on o/sf tyre

front bump stops missing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/sf tyre wall cracking

Fail 21 Dec 2016 120,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/sf tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 120,282 miles

o/sf tyre cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/sf tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,061 miles

o/sf tyre wall cracking

o/sr outrigger corroded

rear coil springs mountings corroded

slight play rear axle balljoint

Fail 3 Dec 2014 120,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

o/sf tyre wall cracking

o/sr outrigger corroded

rear coil springs mountings corroded

slight play rear axle balljoint

Pass 26 Nov 2013 119,861 miles

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

front bump stops missing

n/s centre outrigger corroded small holes

n/sf body at door hinge corroding

n/sf body mounting small hole

Fail 25 Nov 2013 119,861 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front bump stops missing

n/s centre outrigger corroded small holes

n/sf body at door hinge corroding

n/sf body mounting small hole

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,574 miles

fan belt loose

front bump stops missing

n/sr crossmember corroded holes outside towbar area

n/sr outrigger corroded holes

o/sf outrigger corroded holes

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fan belt loose

front bump stops missing

n/sr crossmember corroded holes outside towbar area

n/sr outrigger corroded holes

o/sf outrigger corroded holes

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front bump stops missing

o/sf outrigger badly corroded

rear shocker covers corroded

rear shocker washers corroded badly

rear tyres cracking

spare tyre side wall split

wheels corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 119,413 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front bump stops missing

o/sf outrigger badly corroded

rear shocker covers corroded

rear shocker washers corroded badly

rear tyres cracking

spare tyre side wall split

wheels corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,116 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front drop arm ball joint has slight play o/s chassis corroding/small holes

rear tyres/ walls cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2010 119,116 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,833 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 118,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s body mounting corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 118,483 miles

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

cracking on rear tyres

front bump stops missing

o/sr crossmember corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2007 118,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking on rear tyres

front bump stops missing

o/sr crossmember corroding

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 118,099 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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D615 FMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D615 FMS, 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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D615 FMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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