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D628 ACJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

223,758 mi
Last recorded223,758 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD628 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 223,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 215,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 208,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 208,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 203,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 203,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 195,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 195,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 184,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 170,553 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

side repeters on mirrors

Pass 19 Aug 2009 165,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 159,728 miles

drivers door hinge starting to let door drop will soon need attentionrear h/d spicer joint wearing n/s rear suspension arm bush slight movemento/s seat padding coming out

Pass 20 Jun 2007 154,166 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit. n/s front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2006 149,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (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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D628 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D628 ACJ, 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 D628 ACJ registered?

D628 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D628 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D628 ACJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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