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D276 WJC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 WJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 149,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,258 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of centre pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 116,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2011 108,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 108,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 105,058 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 12 May 2009 103,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 102,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 101,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2006 100,261 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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D276 WJC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D276 WJC, 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 D276 WJC registered?

D276 WJC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D276 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D276 WJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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