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D302 JBU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,938 mi
Last recorded124,938 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD302 JBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,938 miles

chassis corroded

handbrake travel

play in nearside front swivel

play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,351 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,638 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 117,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 112,372 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 112,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

holes in body floor

Pass 18 Sep 2006 110,665 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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D302 JBU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D302 JBU, 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 D302 JBU registered?

D302 JBU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D302 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D302 JBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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