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D114 SHD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,069 mi
Last recorded27,069 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 SHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 27,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 24,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 230,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 230,630 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 21,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,913 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 19,913 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,311 miles

rear propshaft u j worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 18,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear propshaft u j worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 145,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 223 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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D114 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc 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 D114 SHD, 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 D114 SHD registered?

D114 SHD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is D114 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D114 SHD 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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