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D848 MKL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

229,267 mi
Last recorded229,267 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 MKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 229,267 miles

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

bulkhead corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 229,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

bulkhead corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 228,461 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 228,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 228,137 miles

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

Central Rear Floor not fully secure Rear floor support corroded/snapped (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mud flap fixings corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole on door pillar near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper support has become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 228,135 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Floor not fully secure Rear floor support corroded/snapped (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mud flap fixings corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole on door pillar near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper support has become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 228,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 228,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 227,438 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 227,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 226,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 226,803 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chssis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 223,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 220,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 215,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 210,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 210,276 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 203,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 203,827 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 197,160 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 197,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 191,110 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 184,628 miles

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

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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D848 MKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D848 MKL, 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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D848 MKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

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