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D713 OBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD713 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 141,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan getting rusty (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 141,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

number plate lens cracked

play in front n/s and o/s ball joints

washers only just hitting screen

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Fail 22 Apr 2016 131,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

number plate lens cracked

play in front n/s and o/s ball joints

washers only just hitting screen

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,069 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank is damp but no apparent leak at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank is damp[no fuel leak at time of test]

Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

fuel tank is damp[no fuel leak at time of test]

Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,673 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

slight play front swivels

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,177 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

p.a.s hoses under bonnet close to steering uj lower

play at o/s/f hud and leaking grease

play in steering drop arm ball joint and boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,640 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from both front hubs

rear quarter bumpers bolt missing each side

slight play in steering wheel

wear in front radius bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,385 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D713 OBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D713 OBW, 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 D713 OBW registered?

D713 OBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1986.

Is D713 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D713 OBW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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