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D840 VCP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 VCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,579 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 122,788 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 122,788 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 183,208 miles

Chassis,floor,inner and outer sills have corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor and inner sill undersealed heavily unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 Jan 2014 183,620 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor and inner sill undersealed heavily unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Oct 2012 183,208 miles

both front floor pans corroded and repaired from inside

both front swivel hubs small leak

drivers and passengers seat belt slightliy frayed

drivers brake disc corroded

engine oil leak

many chassis and body repairs made and heaviliy undersealed

nearside rear hub loose and small leak

side repeaters dull both

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam / underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2012 183,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front floor pans corroded and repaired from inside

both front swivel hubs small leak

drivers and passengers seat belt slightliy frayed

drivers brake disc corroded

engine oil leak

many chassis and body repairs made and heaviliy undersealed

nearside rear hub loose and small leak

side repeaters dull both

Pass 15 Oct 2011 183,208 miles

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

corrosion to areas outside of prescribed area, most of the chassis has thick coating of underseal and seam sealer.

engine oil leak

exhaust has slight blow

front brake discs wearing

fuel injectors damp, no signs of leaking

gearbox, transfer box, diffs oil leak

power steering pipes wet, no signs of leaking

unable to fully inspect standards of previous welding due to seam and underseal and some being welded from inside of cab

Fail 6 Oct 2011 183,208 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

corrosion to areas outside of prescribed area, most of the chassis has thick coating of underseal and seam sealer.

engine oil leak

exhaust has slight blow

front brake discs wearing

fuel injectors damp, no signs of leaking

gearbox, transfer box, diffs oil leak

power steering pipes wet, no signs of leaking

unable to fully inspect standards of previous welding due to seam and underseal and some being welded from inside of cab

Pass 28 Aug 2010 182,285 miles

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

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

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

cant see internal repairs to floor

cant see welding due to underseal

general corrosion to chassis body etc

Fail 26 Aug 2010 182,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

cant see internal repairs to floor

cant see welding due to underseal

general corrosion to chassis body etc

Pass 5 Aug 2009 176,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 172,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 168,001 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

bonnet in-secure

Pass 26 Jul 2006 163,087 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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D840 VCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D840 VCP, 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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D840 VCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1986.

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