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D805 CKS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,394 mi
Last recorded111,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD805 CKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,794 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has had alot of welding and been painted over

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 105,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,529 miles

full underneath of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2006 103,221 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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D805 CKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D805 CKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D805 CKS registered?

D805 CKS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 1986.

Is D805 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D805 CKS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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