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D109 UCN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,294 mi
Last recorded131,294 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD109 UCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 255,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 111,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 103,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 93,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front axle seal leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,987 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 72,972 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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D109 UCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D109 UCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D109 UCN registered?

D109 UCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D109 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D109 UCN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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