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D195 NOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD195 NOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 87,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 87,215 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached rear A/ frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 86,579 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,682 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2006 70,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,096 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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D195 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D195 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.

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What year was D195 NOX registered?

D195 NOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1986.

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