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D649 LCY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,653 mi
Last recorded114,653 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 LCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 114,653 miles

exhaust rubbing on crossmember

Fail 23 Aug 2011 114,629 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust rubbing on crossmember

Pass 22 May 2010 112,777 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 110,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 107,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 102,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2006 101,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 101,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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D649 LCY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D649 LCY, 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 D649 LCY registered?

D649 LCY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D649 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D649 LCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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