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D991 KCV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,126 mi
Last recorded169,126 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD991 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2014 169,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 169,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 162,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 159,927 miles

Centre Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 156,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside front tyre deteriorated on inside wall

rear axle corroded

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 153,096 miles

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

nearside fronttrack rod end clamp slightly corroded

offside rear indicator lens slight damage

power steering pump belt deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2009 149,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 145,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroed

Pass 20 Oct 2008 145,916 miles

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroed

Pass 16 Oct 2007 142,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 139,983 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing uneven

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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D991 KCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D991 KCV, 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 D991 KCV registered?

D991 KCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D991 KCV safe to buy?

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