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D180 PUX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 PUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 123,532 miles

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

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

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

front bumper missing

Fail 10 Feb 2012 123,532 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

front bumper missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 115,505 miles

all tyres worn close to 1.6mm

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

steering squeel on full lock

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,471 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 111,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 111,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D180 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D180 PUX, 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 D180 PUX registered?

D180 PUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D180 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D180 PUX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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