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D824 JWX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,533 mi
Last recorded178,533 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 178,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 177,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 177,072 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 173,309 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 173,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 170,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 170,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 166,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 163,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

prop shaft ujs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 159,354 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 159,354 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 154,981 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 152,720 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 152,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front panhard rod & steering box mounting bushes have slight play & contaminated with oil

front shock absorber lower bushes worn & perished

nearside front floor badly corroded & holed

possible slight seapage from fuel filler neck or may be from when filling up

Pass 4 Apr 2006 149,116 miles

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

main beam flash inop

play in both front shocker bottom bushes

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2006 149,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

main beam flash not working

rear exhaust section badly corroded & slight blow

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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D824 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D824 JWX, 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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D824 JWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1986.

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