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D661 DRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD661 DRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,354 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 82,347 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of the hub joint have marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,939 miles

slight leak on steering box

slight play in nsf top suspension swivel pin

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,899 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight leak on steering box

slight play in nsf top suspension swivel pin

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,319 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,319 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering damper (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,888 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 68,089 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 65,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2010 65,708 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,532 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 59,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,768 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 56,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D661 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D661 DRU, 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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D661 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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