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D208 OUH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,416 mi
Last recorded192,416 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD208 OUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 192,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 186,772 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 186,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 176,392 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 176,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 166,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 166,224 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front prop bolts loose

o/s/f n/s/f/ hubs play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 154,747 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 154,747 miles

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

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

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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D208 OUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D208 OUH, 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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D208 OUH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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