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D121 UMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,881 mi
Last recorded139,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 UMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,881 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 139,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 139,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 138,624 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 137,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,363 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 135,575 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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D121 UMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D121 UMB, 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 D121 UMB registered?

D121 UMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D121 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 UMB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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