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D350 SRC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD350 SRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,982 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,752 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 116,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 116,658 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 112,004 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 112,004 miles

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

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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D350 SRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D350 SRC, 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 D350 SRC?

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What year was D350 SRC registered?

D350 SRC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D350 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D350 SRC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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