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D927 FEG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

210,564 mi
Last recorded210,564 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD927 FEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 210,564 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump is rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2020 210,563 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sump is rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2019 210,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rotten around pedal box

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump rotten

steering damper bushes perished

Fail 15 Nov 2019 210,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rotten around pedal box

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump rotten

steering damper bushes perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 209,333 miles

Offside Rear brake back plat damp

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear shockabsorber mounting bushes

Fail 23 Nov 2018 209,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plat damp

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear shockabsorber mounting bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 208,720 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 208,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 208,112 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 206,714 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked (2.7.4)

slight play in rear top axle ball joint

Fail 20 Nov 2015 206,714 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracked (2.7.4)

slight play in rear top axle ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2014 206,678 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bulkhead corroded in places

engine stays running with key off

slight play in rear axle top ball joint

Fail 23 Sep 2014 206,678 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear wheels lock up when rotated backwards

bulkhead corroded in places

engine stays running with key off

slight play in rear axle top ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2012 184,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 22 Oct 2012 184,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 21 Oct 2011 169,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 169,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 150,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 149,788 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 142,174 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 135,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 124,622 miles

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

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

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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D927 FEG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D927 FEG, 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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D927 FEG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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