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D953 GCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD953 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight movement in steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,590 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,590 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

boots loose on both offside hub's

nearside mirror bracket damaged

nearside mirror damaged

there are many bare wiring connections,however this is not due to damage or deterioration so it is not a reason for rejection.rectification recommended.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 71,071 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 71,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 73,028 miles

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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D953 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D953 GCD, 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 D953 GCD registered?

D953 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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