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D703 FWV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD703 FWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,855 miles

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

centre x rail missing

o/s front hub seal leaks

rear seat belts not fitted on this vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2014 135,846 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre x rail missing

o/s front hub seal leaks

rear seat belts not fitted on this vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 135,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

body outriggers corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate poor condition

oil leaks o/s hub

slight play in all steering joints.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 133,825 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 133,824 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 115,544 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 124,470 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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D703 FWV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 D703 FWV, 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 D703 FWV registered?

D703 FWV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

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