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D652 XPG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD652 XPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,966 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,399 miles

Both sides front suspension radius arm bushes cracked

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pipe surface rusty

Nearside front swivel seal weeping oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension upper arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front and rear lower bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,306 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drage link tube bent

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 102,421 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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D652 XPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D652 XPG, 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 D652 XPG registered?

D652 XPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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