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D621 PMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD621 PMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,933 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,905 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,332 miles

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

has had some welding for mot and undersealed heavily.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear upper bump stop missing

Steering damper mounting to the chassis is worn /has play

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,459 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 69,459 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 64,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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D621 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D621 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.

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What year was D621 PMA registered?

D621 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D621 PMA safe to buy?

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