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D693 STN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD693 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,016 miles

ADVISE FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 108,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread but cords not exposed

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering damper missing

towbar bracing straps to chassis missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread but cords not exposed

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering damper missing

towbar bracing straps to chassis missing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 107,246 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to steering box (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central offside, body mounting bolts loose

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread but cords not exposed

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering damper missing

towbar bracing straps to chassis missing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to expose ply/cords

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,023 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Towbar locking device missing brace (6.6.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing brace (6.6.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut to tread not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Rear Chassis corrosion, not within prescribed area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,345 miles

front prop shaft u/j u/s

Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at A frame , flitch plates (2.4.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure front to rear & across rear chassis (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering locking device insecure drop arm loose to steering box (2.2.C.1g)

front prop shaft u/j u/s

Pass 24 Dec 2007 212,249 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 212,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise anti-freeze not present

advise water leak from top hose

Pass 18 Dec 2006 203,716 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 203,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 199,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 98,931 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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D693 STN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 D693 STN, 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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D693 STN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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