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D331 OEJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,010 mi
Last recorded123,010 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD331 OEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,010 miles

steering damper bush slight wear

surface cracks to tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 120,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 120,412 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 120,412 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 116,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 114,565 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat

rear bumpstops missing offside front bumpstops

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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D331 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D331 OEJ, 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 D331 OEJ?

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What year was D331 OEJ registered?

D331 OEJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D331 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D331 OEJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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