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D893 KWO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 KWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,782 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,585 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,390 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,967 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2008 91,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,683 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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D893 KWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D893 KWO, 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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D893 KWO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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