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D722 NKY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD722 NKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leak on front axel swivel joints

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine mounting retaining nut slack

suspension components fitted with non locking nuts

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both swivel hubs leaking

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both swivel hubs leaking

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 5 Apr 2010 76,429 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both swivel seals leaking

o/s/f tyre damaged but not exposing cord

Pass 1 May 2009 75,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,586 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 73,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

vehicle chassis very rusty.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 72,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 72,569 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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)

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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D722 NKY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D722 NKY, 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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D722 NKY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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