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D758 MTA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,573 mi
Last recorded155,573 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD758 MTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 155,573 miles

Offside Front Outer hub leaking oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 155,573 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 155,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 150,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front from hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre only just legal at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2018 150,409 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front from hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre only just legal at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2018 150,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear chassis at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear at shocker ineffient repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear chassis at shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working and incomplete (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front from hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s outer track rod end rear of axle

Fail 20 Jul 2018 150,399 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL body out riggers corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 149,768 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL body out riggers corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion various places (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short various places (1.9.2b)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Jun 2015 146,965 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2014 145,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 144,252 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,729 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damadge to front numberplate

slight weep o/s/f swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2011 134,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 128,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,836 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 122,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion in o/s/r chassis

parking brake pivot bush worn

rear axle bump stops missing

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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D758 MTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D758 MTA, 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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D758 MTA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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