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D33 UHC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Steam 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,472 mi
Last recorded180,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 UHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeSteam
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 180,472 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 180,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 180,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 180,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 180,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 179,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 179,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 179,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 179,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 179,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 178,856 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 177,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 174,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 174,109 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2008 173,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 171,847 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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D33 UHC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,700cc steam engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D33 UHC, 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 D33 UHC registered?

D33 UHC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D33 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D33 UHC shows 16 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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