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D621 FDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD621 FDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bulkhead rusty under windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2013 81,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bulkhead rusty under windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r backplate damp and brake efficiency is 50% of that of O/s/r

O/s/r indicator lamp is cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 81,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r backplate damp and brake efficiency 50% of that of O/s/r

O/s/r indicator lens broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 80,144 miles

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

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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D621 FDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D621 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 D621 FDE registered?

D621 FDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D621 FDE safe to buy?

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