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D127 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD127 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both (2.2.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

vehicle extensiveley mdified

Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,892 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,609 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 107,554 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 107,021 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 107,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,554 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,554 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front bump stop missing

under body surface corrision

Fail 4 Apr 2006 107,554 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front bump stop missing

under body surface corrision

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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D127 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D127 OEJ, 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 D127 OEJ registered?

D127 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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