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D956 FTS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,980 mi
Last recorded113,980 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 FTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

central body mounts and outriggers corroded and holed.

underside building corrosion.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear bumper-tow bar not fitted but mounting holes still accessible. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

central body mounts and outriggers corroded and holed.

underside building corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,778 miles

EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY RUSTY

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTY

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 113,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR AXLE LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY RUSTY

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTY

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,626 miles

heavy surface corrosion forming underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,399 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

nsf bulkhead slight corrosion

rear cross member corroded

service brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Nov 2016 113,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

nsf bulkhead slight corrosion

rear cross member corroded

service brake only just met requirements

Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,366 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes rusty

n\s\f floor rusty

o\s\f hub weeping

o\s\f suspension spring rusty

oil leaks

steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,540 miles

rear doors handles stiff in operation

Fail 10 Oct 2014 111,540 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear doors handles stiff in operation

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,711 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n\s\f floor rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2013 110,698 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n\s\f floor rusty

slight oil leak from o\s\f tractor joint

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,836 miles

Battery light on dash when idling, Vehicle cuts out on idle

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil Leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,812 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery light on dash when idling, Vehicle cuts out on idle

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil Leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,296 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,065 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,710 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,484 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 25 Oct 2008 89,476 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,546 miles

Drivers side rear tyre, tread depth close to legal limit.

Rear mounted anti roll bar, both end links have slight free play.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 73,681 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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D956 FTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D956 FTS, 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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D956 FTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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