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D643 VPM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD643 VPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,529 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cab floor support strut corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,139 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 104,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015
Fail 8 Sep 2015

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,477 miles

Advise both rear chassis & out riggers surface corrosion

Advise, rear exhaust touching body

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 84,477 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise both rear chassis & out riggers surface corrosion

Advise, rear exhaust touching body

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 80,921 miles

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

rear axle brake pipes cable tied

Fail 27 Apr 2010 80,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle brake pipes cable tied

Fail 29 Dec 2009 80,546 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear brake needs inspecting

steel brake pipes held on with nylon ties

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 74,217 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 74,140 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D643 VPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D643 VPM, 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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D643 VPM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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