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D141 UKA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,565 mi
Last recorded129,565 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 UKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 129,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,895 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in rear diff pinion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 111,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,253 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,253 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 101,874 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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D141 UKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D141 UKA, 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 D141 UKA registered?

D141 UKA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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