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D103 URP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,636 mi
Last recorded127,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 127,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 126,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dampness around steering box

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 118,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 109,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust sheilds deteriorated

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 23 Feb 2006 106,967 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 106,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

play in damper bush n/s

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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D103 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D103 URP, 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 D103 URP registered?

D103 URP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D103 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 URP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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