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D303 MUD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 91,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,566 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,481 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,595 miles

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

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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D303 MUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D303 MUD, 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 D303 MUD registered?

D303 MUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1986.

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