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D638 CAC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,212 mi
Last recorded164,212 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD638 CAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 164,128 miles

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/chassis mount corroded/holed close to suspension arm mount also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure central torsion bar fixing missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end to control arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure central torsion bar fixing missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 160,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 160,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,240 miles

light corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Feb 2018 151,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 146,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 146,838 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely locking when rotated (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Braking system leaking n/s/f pipe fractured on decelerometer test no pedal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil oil leak through drum (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear o/s/r wheel locking on when rotated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 142,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 138,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 138,453 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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D638 CAC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D638 CAC, 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 D638 CAC registered?

D638 CAC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D638 CAC safe to buy?

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