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D318 XPF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,127 mi
Last recorded40,127 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 XPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,127 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres old and sidewalls perishing and cracking

slight damage to osf tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,753 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front wheel bearing slightly noise

slight play in both rear shock bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,146 miles

Both front lower shock absorber bushes worn (strong advise)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rerar bump stops missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front prop shaft rear u/j worn

Front tyres in slight poor condition

Hazard light switch slightly damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber top bush worn (strong advise)

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside rear bottom shock absorber bush worn (strong advise)

Rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Rear tyres perishing

Steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Weep from steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres havs slight cuts in side walls and are slightly perished

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

slight play in both front upper and lower swivel joints

Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 tyres havs slight cuts in side walls and are slightly perished

both rear bump stops missing

offside front bump stop missing

slight play in both front upper and lower swivel joints

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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D318 XPF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D318 XPF, 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 D318 XPF registered?

D318 XPF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D318 XPF safe to buy?

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