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Q355DPY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,745 mi
Last recorded178,745 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ355DPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 178,745 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin third axle / advise attention (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around steering box

movement in third axle A frame bush to axle

movement in third axle roll bar links

nearside second axle shock absorber dust cover missing

nearside third axle bump stop missing

offside front indicator slightly faded

oil around nearside front wheel and swivel ball

oil leak on gearbox

play in both third axle wheel bearings

slight corrosion and discolouring on all brake rear discs

Fail 28 Jul 2017 178,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis between second and third axles (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis between second and third axles (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose third axle (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin third axle / advise attention (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around steering box

movement in third axle A frame bush to axle

movement in third axle roll bar links

nearside second axle shock absorber dust cover missing

nearside third axle bump stop missing

offside front indicator slightly faded

oil around nearside front wheel and swivel ball

oil leak on gearbox

play in both third axle wheel bearings

slight corrosion and discolouring on all brake rear discs

Pass 9 Aug 2016 170,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play third axle (2.6.2)

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

Passenger seat(s)missing at time of test

centre exhaust pipe joint bolts loose

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside second axle dust cover missing on shock absorber

oil leak on nearside front axle swivel ball

pattern poor on offside head light

slight corrosion on second and third axle brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2016 170,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play third axle (2.6.2)

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

Passenger seat(s)missing at time of test

centre exhaust pipe joint bolts loose

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside second axle dust cover missing on shock absorber

oil leak on nearside front axle swivel ball

pattern poor on offside head light

slight corrosion on second and third axle brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2015 162,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 162,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet straps split and broken

damage on offside rear light lens

damage on offside second tyre wall

lights above windscreen but not in drivers view

nearside second axle tyre worn on edge

oil stain around steering box

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 148,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 135,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,721 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 100,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,090 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 93,086 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 90,620 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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Q355DPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Q355DPY, 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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Q355DPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1986.

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