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D936 MCS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD936 MCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 136,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 134,273 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,088 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,875 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,686 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,801 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rusty unerneath

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,409 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,562 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 100,084 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 100,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,063 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 93,018 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D936 MCS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 D936 MCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D936 MCS registered?

D936 MCS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D936 MCS safe to buy?

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