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D190 NOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,465 mi
Last recorded126,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,465 miles

Nearside Front swivel damp

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 126,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 125,666 miles

Nearside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pan-hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,564 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 123,494 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 120,755 miles

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

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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D190 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc lpg 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 D190 NOX, 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 D190 NOX registered?

D190 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.

Is D190 NOX safe to buy?

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