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D165 WMV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,228 mi
Last recorded63,228 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD165 WMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,228 miles

Slight perforation to chassis, offside front, nearside mid near outrigger and rear offside outrigger/crossmember. Not considered excessive.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,134 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,117 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 118,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 114,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 100,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 92,684 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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D165 WMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D165 WMV, 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 D165 WMV registered?

D165 WMV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D165 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D165 WMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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