MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play + rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear seats removed
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened missing front and rear (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear seats removed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D859 PLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D859 PLG, 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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What year was D859 PLG registered?
D859 PLG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1986.
Is D859 PLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for D859 PLG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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