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D731 KGL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,786 mi
Last recorded40,786 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD731 KGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,786 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,786 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering shock play

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,992 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,992 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 3,999 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,972 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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D731 KGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D731 KGL, 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 D731 KGL registered?

D731 KGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1986.

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