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D827 SRM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD827 SRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022 115,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross-member and chassis at steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Both pipes attached to front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front universal joint on front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum an back plate appear damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting support arm in front of rear wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 114,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 114,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, mid and rear sections all leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper, as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to front flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On chassis as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper, as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,480 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also drum showing signs of dampness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Top swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,479 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Third out-rigger as marked, also supports fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross-member to chassis rails both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both Hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also drum showing signs of dampness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Top swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Second outrigger from front as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross-member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross-member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,571 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 4 May 2017 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,692 miles

rear lower cross member corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,092 miles

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

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,572 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 107,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 107,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 103,178 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 98,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 98,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,026 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 96,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear bump stop missing

power steering belt loose fluid dirty

Pass 24 May 2006 93,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and axle corroded

steering wheel doesnt point in straight ahaid position on the road

Fail 10 May 2006 93,018 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear reg no plate soiled

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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D827 SRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D827 SRM, 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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D827 SRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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