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D686 ARY

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 ARY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 144,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 137,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 118,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 105,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,415 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 May 2014 94,537 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emits light black samoke during accerleration

steering box damp

Pass 24 May 2013 85,234 miles

steering box damp

Pass 16 May 2012 73,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

windscreen damage out of swept area offside

Pass 26 Apr 2011 305,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 296,547 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 283,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 222,502 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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D686 ARY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 D686 ARY, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D686 ARY registered?

D686 ARY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is D686 ARY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D686 ARY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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