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D9 OGT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,812 mi
Last recorded86,812 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,324 miles

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

vehicle body is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,956 miles

vehicle underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 142,502 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,502 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,004 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front to rear brake pipe nut corroded

nearside front door check strap insecured

offside rear tyre outer wall split cords not exposed

Fail 27 Jan 2015 140,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front to rear brake pipe nut corroded

nearside front door check strap insecured

offside rear tyre outer wall split cords not exposed

Pass 16 Jan 2014 139,985 miles

Drivers door hinge slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger side door hinge slightly worn and check strap broken

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 139,985 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Drivers door hinge slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger side door hinge slightly worn and check strap broken

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 139,925 miles

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

door hinges slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 139,923 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

door hinges slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,822 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 139,822 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 165,844 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 165,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 163,566 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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D9 OGT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D9 OGT, 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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D9 OGT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1986.

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