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D102 UCD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,540 mi
Last recorded50,540 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 UCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,927 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 48,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 48,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center ball joint above diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe slightly deteroriating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,490 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 48,238 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,072 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,072 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,938 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 44,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,460 miles

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

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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D102 UCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D102 UCD, 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 D102 UCD registered?

D102 UCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D102 UCD safe to buy?

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