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D337 XPF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,774 mi
Last recorded210,774 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD337 XPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 210,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in tread that reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 210,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 210,310 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2013 199,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012
Pass 7 Sep 2011 177,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 167,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 156,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 148,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 132,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,990 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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D337 XPF 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 81.8%.

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 D337 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D337 XPF registered?

D337 XPF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1986.

Is D337 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D337 XPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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