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D196 LCV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,746 mi
Last recorded138,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 LCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,720 miles

Nearside Front King Pin has slight play.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 137,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front King Pin has slight play.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 137,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,545 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 135,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 134,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 133,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 132,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 132,253 miles

slight wear in front hockey stick bushes

Pass 21 May 2007 131,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 130,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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D196 LCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D196 LCV, 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 D196 LCV registered?

D196 LCV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1986.

Is D196 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D196 LCV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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