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D962 CAD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,160 mi
Last recorded150,160 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 CAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 150,160 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,390 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 149,390 miles

Front Steering linkage fouling rear steering linkage arm fouling axle (2.1.4 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,691 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front shaft rear joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes worn on all four shocks. (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,365 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front steering damper bush has slight play

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Middle body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside battery tray badly corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 143,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front steering damper bush has slight play

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Middle body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside battery tray badly corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 139,493 miles

Centre Rear Prop. shaft rear u.j slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Battery tray slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 139,493 miles

Centre Rear Prop. shaft rear u.j slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Battery tray slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,152 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 135,152 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,666 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 130,616 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 120,911 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

hazard switch slightly damaged.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket and oil filler cap.

steering damper has slight play in bushes.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,911 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

hazard switch slightly damaged.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket and oil filler cap.

steering damper has slight play in bushes.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,139 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 116,139 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 111,562 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,054 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 107,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 97,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 92,434 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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D962 CAD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 D962 CAD, 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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D962 CAD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1986.

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