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D854 VCK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,216 mi
Last recorded188,216 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 VCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 188,216 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 188,214 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 188,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 188,032 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 187,916 miles

Coil spring corroded NearsideFront

Coil spring corroded Offside Front

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2018 187,916 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 187,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 187,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 186,873 miles

rear dust caps missing!!!!

Pass 29 Jul 2015 186,516 miles

N\S\R Indicator not working but high level is

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2014 185,303 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 185,303 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 180,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 174,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 166,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 158,656 miles

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

rear axle middle mounting (ball joint) slight play

Fail 28 May 2010 158,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear axle middle mounting (ball joint) slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,474 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint boot damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2008 148,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering box drop arm ball joint boot damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 134,880 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 134,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 124,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D854 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D854 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.

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D854 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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