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D228 NEX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,561 mi
Last recorded224,561 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 NEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 224,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 218,856 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 218,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 211,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 205,101 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 195,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 186,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 177,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 177,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

headlights aim to right kick up blanked

Pass 2 Nov 2010 169,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 169,144 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 159,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 155,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 195,232 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 184,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D228 NEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D228 NEX, 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 D228 NEX registered?

D228 NEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D228 NEX safe to buy?

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