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D225 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD225 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under bonnet next to servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion to both front a pillers nearside and offside

corrosion to offside lower a piller/bulkhead in vehicle

fuel tank damp but no leak time of test

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear propshaft UJ excessively worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 81,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,187 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 81,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,722 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

slight play in front axle locating arm bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

slight play in front axle locating arm bushes

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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D225 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D225 PUJ, 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 D225 PUJ registered?

D225 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D225 PUJ safe to buy?

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