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D365 WJH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD365 WJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,420 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 31 May 2017 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpanel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 92,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre perrished on inner wall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,414 miles

slight play in rear of the propshaft uj

Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,812 miles

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

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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D365 WJH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D365 WJH, 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 D365 WJH registered?

D365 WJH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D365 WJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D365 WJH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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