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D222 XBD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 XBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,006 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 81,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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D222 XBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D222 XBD, 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 D222 XBD registered?

D222 XBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D222 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D222 XBD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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