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D723 PCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,358 mi
Last recorded200,358 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD723 PCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 200,358 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 195,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 195,728 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 194,701 miles

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

centre crossmember corroded

headlight switch loose

n/s/f upper swivel slight play

o/s rear vehicle structure slightly corroded

o/s/f upper swivel slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2014 194,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlight switch loose

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

centre cross member corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 191,487 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 189,296 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2012 189,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 185,622 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering drop link balljoint has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,126 miles

n/s & o/s rear chassis legs rusty & weak

steering box drop arm has slight up lift and slight play in steering box mechanism

Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

n/s & o/s rear chassis legs rusty & weak

steering box drop arm has slight up lift and slight play in steering box mechanism

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,710 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis and all body mounts corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2009 88,703 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all body mounts corroded not excesive

rear chassis corroded in non testable area

Fail 21 Feb 2009 88,661 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

fuel filter damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,298 miles

Oil leak

corrosion all underbody areas & rear coil spring lower mountings

corrosion to o/s/f floor(not load bearing)

power steering belt slipping

Fail 9 Nov 2007 88,298 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion all underbody areas & rear coil spring lower mountings

power steering belt slipping

Pass 1 Jun 2006 82,748 miles

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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D723 PCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 D723 PCA, 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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D723 PCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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