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D853 VCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 VCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,978cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 107,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

transfer box o/s rubber mounting defective

Fail 19 May 2015 107,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

transfer box o/s rubber mounting defective

Pass 28 May 2009 105,838 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 104,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 101,633 miles

Centre brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 152,207 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 152,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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D853 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,978cc diesel 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 D853 VCK, 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 D853 VCK registered?

D853 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1986.

Is D853 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D853 VCK 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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