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D262 ALB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 ALB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,795 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,795 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,740 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,870 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,589 miles

front tyres touch suspension

modified brake hoses fitted-maintain check in case of fouling

nearside front position lamp appears excessively bright?

rear prop -shaft joint worn

suspension modified -bump stops deleted exhaust modified

Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,589 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres touch suspension

modified brake hoses fitted-maintain check in case of fouling

nearside front position lamp appears excessively bright?

rear prop -shaft joint worn

suspension modified -bump stops deleted exhaust modified

Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,569 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

front tyres touch suspension

nearside front position lamp appears excessively bright?

rear prop-shaft joint worn -maintain check

suspension modified -rear bump stops not fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2009 70,521 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres touch suspension

rear prop-shaft joint worn -maintain check

suspension modified -rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,358 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,983 miles

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

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

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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D262 ALB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D262 ALB, 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 D262 ALB registered?

D262 ALB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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