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D926 RVW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,055 mi
Last recorded120,055 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD926 RVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,055 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 119,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 107,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,837 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner edge brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,662 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner edge brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 96,689 miles

off side front hub seal leaking and is possible could contiminate brake disc with oil

Fail 13 Oct 2008 96,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front hub seal leaking and is possible could contiminate brake disc with oil

Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,053 miles

off side front swivel hub leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2007 96,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front swivel hub leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,805 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 94,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front swivel hubs leaking

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corrodded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,921 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 93,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corrodded

off side swivel hub leaking and near side damp

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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D926 RVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D926 RVW, 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 D926 RVW registered?

D926 RVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.

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