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D755 DAC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 DAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 82,209 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear end section of chassis has some minor corrosion

Oil leak engine ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seats ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 81,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear end section of chassis has some minor corrosion

Oil leak engine ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seats ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine and transmission areas - not excessive ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test side seats ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,614 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion crash bars (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak engine and transmission areas - not excessive ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test side seats ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by main outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tow bar mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal ant slip pad missing

no rear seats in place at present for mot

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,021 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by main outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tow bar mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal ant slip pad missing

no rear seats in place at present for mot

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,301 miles

rear shoe 60% worn

slight leaking from power steering system

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,861 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,644 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,572 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,572 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 74,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 72,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 69,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,198 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 68,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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D755 DAC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 D755 DAC, 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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D755 DAC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1986.

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The MOT history for D755 DAC shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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