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SSK 516

1986 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 516
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 79,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle half shaft seal weeping oil at wheel

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 May 2017 78,799 miles

Nearside Front wiper missing

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

Fail 25 May 2017 78,792 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wiper missing

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

Pass 13 May 2016 78,047 miles

n/s/r hub leaking slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,520 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

gearbox leaking slightly

n/s/rear hub leaking slightly

Pass 5 May 2014 77,169 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 59,463 miles

rear floor member corroded, o/s/rear flange bolt missing

Pass 12 May 2011 59,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 58,288 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 54,854 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,595 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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SSK 516 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSK 516, 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 SSK 516 registered?

SSK 516 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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