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D209 OTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,501 mi
Last recorded240,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 OTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 240,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 229,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 226,744 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 219,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 211,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 198,090 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 198,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 190,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 189,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 189,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 186,669 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 186,668 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 180,301 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 180,301 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 172,605 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 172,425 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 164,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 157,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 153,671 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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D209 OTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D209 OTU, 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

How do I check the history of D209 OTU?

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What year was D209 OTU registered?

D209 OTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D209 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D209 OTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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