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D220 JCL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD220 JCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 162,000 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 158,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 155,600 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front floor corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/front floor corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 143,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 143,223 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 142,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 142,605 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 141,832 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 140,723 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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D220 JCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D220 JCL, 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 D220 JCL?

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What year was D220 JCL registered?

D220 JCL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1986.

Is D220 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D220 JCL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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