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D314 RTU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,923 mi
Last recorded127,923 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,923 miles

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

all tyes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 125,220 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 123,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,559 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 117,961 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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D314 RTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D314 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D314 RTU?

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What year was D314 RTU registered?

D314 RTU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D314 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D314 RTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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