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D902 MAG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD902 MAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 143,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated of rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,319 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 143,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 143,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 143,254 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 143,254 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 142,367 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 142,363 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front seatbelt webbings in poor condition

dampness around steering box

engine breathing oil heavily

n/s/front hockey stick bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 132,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 130,968 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 127,484 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front tyres has very small minor cuts,not excessive enough to fail at test.

both number plates starting to wear,ok at test.n/s wiper blade starting to wear,ok at test.both front metal brake pipes starting to show surface rust,ok at test.

steering drop link has slight play,ok at test.

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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D902 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D902 MAG, 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 D902 MAG registered?

D902 MAG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D902 MAG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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