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D781 RTJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 RTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front swivel hubs leaking slightly

tickover poor

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,557 miles

Both Front Swivel Joints Slightly Weaping

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GearBox Has Slight Fuild Leak

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,635 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,739 miles

rear chassis surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 56,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,996 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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D781 RTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D781 RTJ, 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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D781 RTJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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