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D720 XNP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,230 mi
Last recorded196,230 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 196,230 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 196,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 190,737 miles

Drivers floor is holed

Nearside headlamp reflector is deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 190,734 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drivers floor is holed

Nearside headlamp reflector is deteriorating

Vehicle structure is corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 185,889 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 185,884 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 181,459 miles

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

chassis showing some signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 173,230 miles

corrosion to front bulk head

corrosion to rear door

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2009 166,786 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 161,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 157,914 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 157,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 157,900 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

off side front door wont open correctly from inside †near side, and off side rear doors wont open from inside

Pass 14 Jul 2006 152,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 152,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer swivel seals are leaking

drivers door hinges are worn

oil leak

rear prop shaft coupling has some play wear

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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D720 XNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D720 XNP, 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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D720 XNP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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