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D900 CDG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,011 mi
Last recorded115,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 CDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly damaged but not affecting strength (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded but not to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also losing grease (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,263 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer brake pad close to limit

slight seepage on steering arm

Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer brake pad close to limit

slight seepage on steering arm

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

corrosion starting in places underneath of vehicle on chassis/body.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion starting in nsr/osr chassis.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,108 miles

front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in steering box drag link joint.

vehicle chassis getting corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 93,407 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 91,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,920 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 84,003 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 84,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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D900 CDG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D900 CDG, 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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D900 CDG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1986.

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