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D618 PMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,624 mi
Last recorded103,624 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD618 PMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 103,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 103,624 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,919 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 94,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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D618 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D618 PMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D618 PMA registered?

D618 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1986.

Is D618 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D618 PMA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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