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D645 RFM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD645 RFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,604 miles

Off side rear axle bum stop defective. Also all tyres perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 102,323 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 102,320 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front brake disc cover corroded

Near side rear hub moist with oil

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005

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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D645 RFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D645 RFM, 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 D645 RFM registered?

D645 RFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1986.

Is D645 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D645 RFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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