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D624 PMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD624 PMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,746 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front discs corroded

front scuttle panel badly corroded

nearside floor hpled outwith mot

Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front discs corroded

front scuttle panel badly corroded

nearside floor hpled outwith mot

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,037 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,037 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,383 miles

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

this vehicle has slight corrosion on body does not come into mot

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,886 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,817 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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D624 PMA 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 62.5%.

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 D624 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 D624 PMA registered?

D624 PMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D624 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D624 PMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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