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D657 WMX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD657 WMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,075 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,036 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 145,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

whole underside of car is waxoiled

Pass 21 Aug 2015 140,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,318 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 139,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,967 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 132,525 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 125,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,450 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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D657 WMX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D657 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D657 WMX?

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What year was D657 WMX registered?

D657 WMX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D657 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D657 WMX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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