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D279 ENP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,782 mi
Last recorded114,782 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 ENP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,031 miles

all four tyres showing cracking in tread and buldging in sidewalls.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,285 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 107,285 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,271 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D279 ENP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D279 ENP, 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 D279 ENP registered?

D279 ENP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D279 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D279 ENP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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